England Continued Their Winning Ways Adding France To Their Hit List

England, who defeated Fiji 84-19 in their first game last week, extended their unbeaten streak to 27 Tests and have not lost since July 2019.

After France’s Laure Sansus and Romane Menager were injured, England scored the first try in Whangarei from Emily Scarratt

Scarratt added a penalty either side of halftime before Gaelle Hermet crossed for France.

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The Red Rosses held on for a 13-7 victory, ensuring that they will likely qualify for the quarter-finals as Pool C winners.

With her 137th international appearance, captain Sarah Hunter became England’s joint most-capped player.

England, who defeated Fiji 84-19 in their first game last week, extended their unbeaten streak to 27 Tests and have not lost since July 2019.

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The close scoreline in this game serves as a wake-up call for England fans, demonstrating that fellow professional sides France and New Zealand will provide stiffer competition in the tournament’s later stages.

However, the Red Roses demonstrated their ability to withstand the pressure of a tight match against title contenders France.

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