Italy 16-31 England: Mike Tindall surges through the Italian defence to score the opening try in the 26th minute Italy launch an attack through Josh Sole after the hosts take a 9-7 lead courtesy of three Ramiro Pez penalties Charlie Hodgson puts England in control of the match with a try in the 57th minute with the visitors now leading 17-9 Mark Cueto also touches down before James Simpson-Daniel's stoppage-time try secures victory France 43-31 Ireland: The hosts grab the lead in just the third minute as Aurelien Rougerie scores in the corner Confusion in the Irish defence allows the French through again just minutes later with Olivier Magne scoring the second try Ronan O'Gara's clearance is charged down by David Marty who gathers the ball cleanly give the French a 17-0 lead Brian O'Driscoll sets up a try for Andy Trimble as a remarkable second-half spell sees Ireland score four tries in 12 minutes O'Driscoll is helped off as time runs out on Ireland's brave fightback - with topsy turvy France earning a 43-31 win
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