Summary

  • Last-minute Thomas Ramos penalty from near halfway line snatches thrilling win for France

  • Lead changed several times in rollercoaster second half in Lyon

  • France finish second in Six Nations with England third

  • Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence and Marcus Smith scored tries in second half

  • Leo Barre and Gael Fickou touched down to revive hosts' hopes

  • England trailed 16-10 at half-time with Lawrence scoring late on

  1. Replacement - Englandpublished at 54 mins

    France 16-24 England

    Ethan Roots is on for Ollie Chessum.

  2. Postpublished at 53 mins

    France 16-24 England

    Thomas Ramos isn't too happy with Marcus Smith for taking him out in the air.

    He may be rattled...

    Thomas Ramos being taken out in the airImage source, PA Media
  3. Postpublished at 51 mins

    France 16-24 England

    France get the maul rolling before Alex Mitchell gets his hands in to get it back.

    Henry Slade sends it clear.

    Rolling maulImage source, Reuters
  4. Replacements - Englandpublished at 50 mins

    France 16-24 England

    A fresh front row is on for England. Derek you will be happy...

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    So much passion from Smith. Love it!

    Mike, Derbyshire

  6. France's defence is all over the placepublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    France 16-24 England

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    France's set-piece defence is all over the place. If he had any hair, Shaun Edwards would be pulling it out.

  7. England abrasive and agilepublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    France 16-24 England

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England are making France look like they have not played a half tonight. They look fresh, abrasive and agile. Gael Fickou is all over the show in that midfield, and it was the perfect move from England.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    England have turned up. And Joe Marler is still to come on!!

    Derek

  9. try

    Converted try - France 16-24 Englandpublished at 46 mins

    Marcus Smith (con George Ford)

    Another one!

    Ben Earl bursts clear and hands it over to Marcus Smith who runs it in.

    Just like that, England in control.

    George Ford knocks over the extras.

    Smith scoring a tryImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 45 mins

    France 16-17 England

    Tommy Freeman breaks clear down the wing, he tries to offload it back to Alex Mitchell but Louis Bielle-Biarrey gets a vital hand in.

  11. Superpowers from Lawrencepublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    France 16-17 England

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    He stretched his arm out Inspector Gadget-style!

    Certainly there were words had at half-time, but this is on.

  12. try

    Converted try - France 16-17 Englandpublished at 42 mins

    Ollie Lawrence (con George Ford)

    Ollie Lawrence had much more to do this time as he powers his way over the line.

    Ben Earl went close after an initial break and Lawrence made no mistake.

    Teammates celebrating a TryImage source, Getty Images
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Come on England! Big second half coming up. Englishman watching in a very miserable Wales tonight. Wish I was in the Alps!

    Anon

  14. Kick-offpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    France 16-10 England

    We are back under way.

    England line-outImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    HT: France 16-10 England

    Before the game in Lyon, England's three wins in this Six Nations have come by a margin of three points or fewer.

    Will it be the same again?

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Lyon is an absolute cauldron tonight. England really need to sharpen up here and make better decisions in possession or they're going to get well beaten. France are getting through us too easily here.

    Ben

    England really undervalue George Ford. He brings stability and composure in spades.

    Ross

  17. England's first-half problemspublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    HT: France 16-10 England

    England have been behind in all five of their Six Nations matches this year:

    Trailed Italy 17-14 at Stadio Olimpico.

    Trailed Wales 14-5 at Twickenham.

    Trailed Scotland 17-13 at Murrayfield.

    Trailed Ireland 12-8 at Twickenham.

    Trailed France 16-10 in Lyon.

  18. Fickou will be disappointedpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    HT: France 16-10 England

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    He's gone straight through Gael Fickou, being the defensive leader he will be so disappointed with that. England right back in it!

  19. 'Simple, simple move!'published at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    HT: France 16-10 England

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Simple, simple move! He took it to the line hard and fast, it was shocking defence and with his ability to step out of trouble he made it look very easy.

  20. Half-time - France 16-10 Englandpublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Still alive in Lyon.

    Elliot Daly talking tactics behind his handImage source, Getty Images