England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up

BBC Sport Friday 19 June 2026, 18:55 UTC 1 min read

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France prove too skilful for England in the teams' non-Test summer warm-up in Vannes, easing away to a comfortable victory.

England XV (PERSON) France (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) Vannes (LOCATION)

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