Spirited England out for revenge

By BEN JAYCOCK

PREVIEW...England v France (Today, Kick-off 6pm)
England U20s have the opportunity to make amends for their dismal defeat to France at the Rec in February and book a place in a World Championships final tonight.
England’s hopes of a Six Nations title were blown away by a French onslaught that saw the visitors come away with a six-try 42-7 victory.
A 36-24 defeat to eventual Grand Slam winners Ireland followed before a change in the coaching staff saw U18s pathway coach Mark Mapletoft return as U20s boss replacing Alan Dickens.
Mapletoft, who led the U20s group in three J...

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