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Ferocious tackles fly in on Christophe Dominici and others as players from both sides look to cement their places in the World Cup squads

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Both sides exchange penalties early on but it is England who grab the first try as Mike Tindall sprints through a gap in the French defence

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Fly-half Paul Grayson successfully converts Tindall's try to give England a 10-3 lead after 18 minutes

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England do not look as slick as they have been in recent matches and France are quick to punish any unforced errors

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Despite falling behind, France impress in the first half and take the lead following a brilliant Nicolas Brusque try on 37 minutes

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England's Josh Lewsey and Alex Sanderson strive to find a winning score but their ill-discipline is punished by France

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French full-back Brian Liebenberg and flanker Serge Betsen celebrate a 17-16 win to end England's 14-match unbeaten streak

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A dejected England have a chance for quick revenge on home soil, however, as the two sides meet again next Saturday at Twickenham