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England 36-12 France
Natasha Hunt has come on for Leanne Riley at scrum half.
Summary
Result: England 41-26 France at Castle Park in Doncaster
England now favourites to win Grand Slam after beating 2018 champions
Wing Breach scored two tries in first half as England gained bonus point
Smith and Cleall also scored as England dominated Grand Slam champions
Cleall, Botterman & O'Donnell scored for England in second half
England scored twice while prop Cornborough was in the sin-bin
Bourdon (2), N'Diaye and Romane Menager tries for France in second half
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'I can't quite believe this!'published at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
England 36-12 France
Catherine Spencer
Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 live sports extraWe didn’t think we would be talking about England’s sixth try before the game! We’ve seen some nice tries out wide, cross field kicks – but that was a proper forward’s try. I can’t quite believe I am seeing this.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
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Ralph Brooker: Suddenly this has turned into that #ENGvFRA men’s #SixNations game a few years back. England won but France blitzed their way back into an error strewn game. #bbcrugby #sixnations2019 #LeCrunch
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Converted try - England 36-12 Francepublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
Hannah Botterman
Talk about having an instant impact.
The England forwards' flex their muscles close to the French line once again, and replacement prop Hannah Botterman drives over under the posts.
Katy Daley-Mclean kicks the two points.
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England 29-12 France
Vickii Cornborough's stint in the bin is over, but the prop is replaced by Hannah Botterman.
'No room for complacency'published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
England 29-12 France
Catherine Spencer
Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 live sports extraEngland can’t become complacent, and they will know that France are not playing to their level as yet.
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England 29-12 France
England hook the ball and pass it down the line but the hosts hand France possession once again with a dropped ball near the touchline.
But prop Sarah Bern win the penalty for the Red Roses as France are forced to play the ball on the ground.
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England 29-12 France
In sharp contrast, there is now a slight lull in proceedings as both sides concede possession.
England have a scrum inside their own half on the left hand side of the field.
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Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Castle ParkThe sun has come out and with it the pace of play has intensified. What a start to this second half! I know it’s a cliche, but this really is end-to-end rugby.
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England 29-12 France
England almost have the perfect reply and Katy Daley-Mclean goes over after a clever break by Leanne Riley.
But the fly-half loses control of the ball before she crosses the line.
'It's a try-fest!'published at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
England 29-12 France
Catherine Spencer
Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 live sports extraThat was really good pace from Bourdon, who is now at fly-half. Good pace, good acceleration and another good try. We didn’t think there would be many tries in this game!
Converted try - England 29-12 Francepublished at 47 mins
Pauline Bourdon
It's raining tries at the start of the second half and France hit back through Pauline Bourdon.
The scrum-half has made one and scored another now as she throws a brilliant dummy before strolling through the English defence to dot down under the posts.
She adds the two points with ease.
Game on.
Image source, Getty Images'France errors gift it to England again'published at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
England 29-7 France
Catherine Spencer
Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 live sports extraJust as we look at France coming back into the game, Poppy Cleall gets another try but again it came from France’s error, gifting it back to England in midfield. Nice low body height, and very difficult to defend at close range.
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Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Castle ParkPoppy Cleall has switched to the back row for today’s game - her preferred position.
She’s also played lock and prop for England, but after today’s performance she should get to stick with her first choice!
Try - England 29-7 Francepublished at 44 mins
Poppy Cleall
England have finally been asked a question in South Yorkshire, but they respond instantly through Poppy Cleall.
The Red Roses go through the phases so well before Cleall powers over for her second try from two metres out.
Katy Daley-Mclean misses the conversion close to the posts.
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Safi N'Diaye
Well this wasn't in the script.
The impressive Romane Menager is relentless in her ball-carrying and she makes valuable yards for the visitors once again.
France throw the ball wide before Pauline Bourdon throws an inside pass to Safi N'Diaye to go over.
Bourdon adds the extras.
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England 24-0 France
France's Camille Imart gets us back under way...
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HT: England 24-0 France
Both sets of players have made their way to the pitch for the second half.
The first period definitely lived up to it's name (Le Crunch). Let's see what the next 40 minutes have in stall.
'England taking their chances'published at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019
HT: England 24-0 France
Catherine Spencer
Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 live sports extraThey might be shocked by this, but they are playing well and taking their opportunities. France are just not there, they can play so much better than this. France are gifting it to England.
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Lucy Baker: Why do I have to go to work. I want to be watching the #redroses, external continuing to demolish instead.