21 November 2020

As it happened: England 25-23 France as Red Roses produce stunning comeback to win with final kick

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England 22-23 France

76 min: This would be so gutting for France if they failed to win this. They’ve been so good for 65 minutes but could still throw this away at the death.

England have a scrum just inside the French half. Four minutes to go.

England 22-23 France

77 min: Penalty to England from the scrum! Could be a huge moment. They kick into the France 22.

England 22-23 France

78 min: France do brilliantly to get a hand to the line-out, win it and clear. Huge defensive clearance from the visitors.

They have 120 seconds to hold on.

England 22-23 France

80 min: England have the ball and they’re pushing forward but it’s too slow. They’re not even inside the 22 here.

England 22-23 France

80 min: England get a penalty advantage! They go for a kick over the top which doesn’t come off but they’ll come back for an Emily Scarratt penalty. That was a harsh penalty. One of the French players couldn’t roll away from the ruck and was penalised.

England 25-23 France

80 min: SCORE! With the final kick of the game Emily Scarratt has won the match for England! She makes no mistake with the kick and despite having been behind for almost all of the game the Red Roses have clinched victory at the death!

England 25-23 France

FULL-TIME: Wow, what an incredible game. The penalty which Agathe Sochat gave away ultimately proved the difference as Emily Scarratt kicks the winning points. From 23-10 down, England win 25-23.

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