Six Nations: France ‘way behind’ England

French coach Bernard Laporte surveyed the wreckage left by another Twickenham trail of Six Nations destruction, and then admitted: ‘‘We are way behind England.’’

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001 - 14:24

French coach Bernard Laporte surveyed the wreckage left by another Twickenham trail of Six Nations destruction, and then admitted: ‘‘We are way behind England.’’

Records tumbled in trademark England fashion as France collapsed mentally and physically during a final quarter when the runaway tournament leaders ran riot.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

England v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Allianz Stadium Twickenham Borthwick to get contract extension as O'Shea targets England World Cup win
Simon Zebo: 'I would have been very surprised' if Ronan O'Gara took Leinster job Simon Zebo: 'I would have been very surprised' if Ronan O'Gara took Leinster job
La Rochelle v Munster - Pre-Season Friendly Ian Madigan confident Tom Wood can handle Munster opportunity
CourtsRugby: Six NationsSix NationsPlace: TwickenhamPlace: England.’’Place: IrelandPlace: AmericaPlace: CanadaPerson: Bernard LaportePerson: Iain BalshawPerson: Matt DawsonPerson: Christophe DominiciPerson: Xavier GarbajosaPerson: BalshawPerson: LaportePerson: Jonny WilkinsonPerson: WilkinsonPerson: Rob AndrewPerson: QueenPerson: Clive WoodwardPerson: WoodwardPerson: Andy RobinsonPerson: Richard HillPerson: HillPerson: Gérald MerceronPerson: Phil GreeningPerson: Mike CattPerson: Austin HealeyPerson: Matt PerryPerson: Will GreenEvent: Six NationsEvent: Grand SlamOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: South AfricaOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: Lions
<p>Mack Hansen has returned to action having recovered from a serious foot injury.</p>

Mack Hansen: With Lancaster, you’re on board or you’re f***ed 

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited