Edwards factor critical for France

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Lucky escape: England players mob Owen Farrell after he kicked the winning penalty in extra time
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JERRY Guscott’s column that suggested that England must score four tries against French 2nds missed out a critical factor... Shaun Edwards.
His work on a makeshift side over a couple of weeks was remarkable.
Yes, England won but the referee missed Billy Vunipola’s knock-on which led to a penalty being awarded to the hosts. George Ford’s excellent kick setting up the platform for the final try. Deserved? I think not. Eng-land and Eddie Jones need to ...

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