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Magne scores opportunistic try

Olivier Magne has scored an opportunistic 10th try for France after batting down a Charlie Hodgson kick and running for the line.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2003 - 16:25

England 6, France 7 (latest)

Olivier Magne has scored an opportunistic 10th try for France after batting down a Charlie Hodgson kick and running for the line.

Gerald Merceron converted the kick to give France the lead after Jonny Wilkinson had given the home side the lead through a penalty.

Wilkinson closed the gap with another penalty in the 19th minute.

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