England subdue Welsh rebellion to set up decider with vengeful French

LAURENCE DALLAGLIO last night set his sights on “a huge confrontation” with France that should decide the destiny of this season’s RBS 6 Nations title.

Mon, 22 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

England 31 Wales 21

Although Ireland are still lurking as championship contenders, the tournament is set to reach a shuddering crescendo in Paris next Saturday night.

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