England 12-10 Australia: Josh Lewsey attempts an early break for the world champions but Stirling Mortlock intervenes Wycliff Palu tries to find a way through England's defence as Australia look to open the scoring at the Stade Velodrome Mortlock's penalty puts the Wallabies ahead before Jason Robinson threatens with a fine run through the middle England enjoy a fine passage of play, involving Lewis Moody, that culminates in Jonny Wilkinson's penalty leveller With 24 minutes on the clock, Wilkinson gives the northern hemisphere side the lead after Australia collapse a scrum Australia respond well and find themselves 10-6 up at the break courtesy of Lote Tuqiri's converted try England's spirited play after the interval sees them take a two-point lead thanks to two more Wilkinson penalties Berrick Barnes looks to bring the Wallabies level almost immediately but his drop-goal effort from way out misses Wilkinson misses a further kick before Drew Mitchell's dangerous run gives England's fans some nervous moments Mortlock has a late chance to win it for Australia but his kick drfits wide and England hold on for a sensational victory New Zealand 18-20 France: Serge Betsen goes off early after being accidently knocked out while tackling Joe Rokocoko The opening score goes the way of the All Blacks when Dan Carter kicks them ahead in the 12th minute The Cardiff crowd almost witness the first try four minutes later but Ali Williams is adjudged to have gone into touch Moments after, however, Luke McAlister does burst through for a try following good link-up play with Jerry Collins Carter converts the try and a penalty before Lionel Beauxis sends a kick over for France to make it 13-3 at the interval The tournament hosts start the second half well and see their hopes boosted by a controversial yellow card for McAlister His foul on Yannick Jauzion gives Beauxis the chance to cut the gap by another three points and he makes no mistake Still a man down, New Zealand find themselves unable to stop Thierry Dusautoir who combines with Vincent Clerc to score Parity lasts until the 62nd minute when Rodney So'oialo powers over to ominously restore the All Blacks' lead Sensationally, Yannick Jauzion's converted try 12 minutes from time puts France ahead and they hold on for victory
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