England/France: France stretch lead

France have stretched their lead to six points in their Six Nations clash against England.

England/France: France stretch lead
Sat, 07 Apr, 2001 - 16:04

France have stretched their lead to six points in their Six Nations clash against England.

Gerald Merceron scored the penalty to give the visitors their lead.

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