Rugby
Red Roses survive test they needed against France – but big decisions loom ahead of World Cup
Bouncing from toe to heel in the bowels of Allianz Stadium, John Mitchell was in a surprisingly buoyant mood. Of course, another Women’s Six Nations grand slam had (just about) been secured, the Red Roses long unbeaten run extended again, but one might have expected a more reflective, ruminative head coach after seeing England so nearly contrive to throw victory against France away. After 31-7 had become 43-42, there was a telling lift in the volume from the Twickenham crowd as the home side walked slowly towards halfway for what proved the final restart – England supporters not used to seeing their side in a proper bout rose with relish to the occasion.
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