| France: (16) 33 |
| Tries: Le Garrec, Barre, Fickou Pen: Ramos 4 Con: Ramos 3 |
| England: (10) 31 |
| Tries: Lawrence 2, Smith, Freeman Pen: Ford Con: Ford 3 |
Thomas Ramos kicked the winning penalty from the halfway line as France edged England in a seven-try thriller to finish second in the 2024 Six Nations.
After Ireland’s title win in Dublin, the hosts led 16-3 in Lyon before Ollie Lawrence scored either side of the break to hand England the advantage.
Marcus Smith stretched their lead but Leo Barre and Gael Fickou hit back.
George Ford converted Tommy Freeman’s late try as momentum swung England’s way again but Ramos had the final say.
More to follow.
Line-ups
France: Barre; Penaud, Fickou, Depoortere, Bielle-Biarrey; Ramos, Le Garrec; Baille, Marchand, Atonio, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Ollivon, Alldritt (capt).
Replacements: Mauvaka, S Taofifenua, Colombe, R Taofifenua, Roumat, Boudehent, Lucu, Moefana.
England: Furbank; Freeman, Slade, Lawrence, Daly; Ford, Mitchell; Genge, George (capt), Cole, Itoje, Martin, Chessum, Underhill, Earl.
Replacements: Dan, Marler, Stuart, Roots, Dombrandt, Care, M Smith, Tuilagi.
Match officials
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Touch judges: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) & Damian Schneider (Uruguay)
TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
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