■ From CHRIS JONES in Paris
EDDIE JONES claimed England were just “two or three per cent” away from their best despite falling to a second successive Six Nations defeat for the first time in his reign as head coach as France triumphed 22- 16 in Paris.
Jones said: “It’s a learning period for us and we are struggling at the moment, so we’re always looking to learn and make sure we’re stronger next time we play. We’re going through a difficult period and we’ll come out the other side of it soon I’m sure.
“These are painful lesso...