Angry Ashton bemoans defeat

England coach Brian Ashton was fuming with his players for blowing their chance to record a morale-boosting victory against France on their Twickenham farewell before the World Cup.

The hosts had been ahead for most of the second half before Sebastien Chabal, the Sale star who had come off the bench, powered through Nick Abendanon and Josh Lewsey to put France on their way to a 21-15 victory.