Magne takes shot at dour England

OLIVIER MAGNE has stoked the fires ahead of France's RBS 6 Nations Championship showdown with England by accusing the world champions of a lack of creativity.

The 32-year-old flanker has first-hand experience of English rugby after joining London Irish from Clermont-Auvergne and believes the stereotypes usually associated with the game in its homeland are not without foundation.

"English rugby is based on physical strength, discipline, seriousness and determination," he said.