France XV................................ 35pts
Tries: Depoortere 10, Arfeuil 19, Le Garrec 46, Hastoy 50 Brau-Boirie 78
Conversions: Hastoy 11, 20, 47, 51; Desperes 79

England XV................................. 19pts
Tries: Murley 7, Smith 40, Ojomoh 80
Conversions: Ford 40+1, 80+1

England’s second string weren’t lacking for endeavour at the end of a long season when they lost to their French counterparts in Vannes but, with one or two exceptions, they lacked finesse and precision.
The scoreline and a try count of five to three was a little harsh and there was a crucial period in the seco...