Stuart Lancaster predicts England will prosper at Rugby World Cup
New admirers were won as the Red Rose valiantly set about reaching the 26-point victory target required against France to depose Ireland as champions, running in seven tries in a breathtaking climax to the tournament.
Once again they fell agonisingly short, their chaotic 55-35 triumph falling six points short of the required total.
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