A strive after the hooter by Romain Taofifenua gave France XV a 26-24 victory over an England XV in a non-cap match at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday, as winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso made a disappointing return from harm.
Taofifenua burrowed over the try-line after England had led 24-12 with 5 minutes remaining however couldn’t hold the guests at bay in a recreation that includes 4 tries and a purple card for all sides.
The match served as a warm-up for England’s tour of Argentina and america, whereas France are making ready for 3 assessments in New Zealand subsequent month.
France scored two early tries as hooker Gaetan Barlot crossed within the nook after breaking away from a driving maul, and lock Hugo Auradou burst into the England 22 after the guests turned the ball over on the breakdown.
England grew into the sport, nevertheless, and after incessant strain within the French 22, No. 8 Tom Willis scored within the nook earlier than lock Alex Coles took a pop-pass from centre Seb Atkinson to cross the road.
Feyi-Waboso, taking part in his first recreation since December after recovering from an harm, made two easy dealing with errors earlier than receiving a 30-minute purple card simply previous the half-hour mark.
He was penalised for a excessive deal with as his arm struck the top of French fly-half Antoine Hastoy. Initially a yellow card, it was upgraded to purple on bunker assessment.
Regardless of their numerical drawback, England led 19-12 at halftime when one other robust carry from Atkinson broke the French line of defense and his go to Joe Carpenter arrange one other strive.
Following a purple card for French ahead Cameron Woki, upgraded from yellow on bunker assessment, England added a fourth strive when alternative loose-forward Alex Dombrandt went over within the nook.
France had the benefit within the forwards, nevertheless, and powered over for 2 extra tries with Taofifenua’s effort transformed by Hastoy to safe victory for the French.
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