Top 5 Performers: England vs France

March 13, 2021
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England ended France's Grand Slam hopes on Saturday after Saracens second-row Mario Itoje scored a late try to secure Eddie Jones' men a 23-20 victory at Twickenham.

Only Wales remain undefeated. #GuinnessSixNations

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 13, 2021

Anthony Watson - England

The winger had a 50th cap to remember as he opened the scoring for his country soon after the French took an early lead. The Bath flyer was dangerous with the ball in hand, he managed to beat four defenders, break the line on three occasions and carried for 52 metres.

Watson scores on his 50th cap! 😏#ENGvFRA #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/hON4R9HjDN
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Anthony Watson v France 📊

8️⃣0️⃣ Minutes ⏰
0️⃣5️⃣ Tackles 👊
0️⃣2️⃣ Passes ✋
0️⃣7️⃣ Carries 🏃‍♂️
0️⃣4️⃣ Defenders beaten 🔥
0️⃣3️⃣ Clean breaks 💨
5️⃣2️⃣ Running metres ⚡️
0️⃣1️⃣ Try 🏉 #GuinnessSixNations #ENGvFRA pic.twitter.com/ruAdWoA9FA

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) March 13, 2021

Tom Curry - England

Some would say that Curry was England’s shining light at the breakdown during this Six Nations campaign and he didn't let those supporting him down. He was everywhere today and did a lot of work with the ball in hand. The Sale Shark carried the ball on 10 occasions, beat three defenders and gained 38 metres.

Gregory Alldritt - France

The backrower did well with and without the ball in hand against the English. He managed 15 carries and gained 42 metres. In defence, the 23-year old made 11 tackles for his side and also managed a vitol turnover.

Julian Marchand - France

The 25-year old made 13 tackles this evening and managed to carry the ball on six occasions for 40 metres. Although he was on the losing side this time around he definitely put in a memorable shift.

Billy Vunipola - England

The Saracens No. 8 had an impressive 80 minutes of rugby against the French. The younger Vunipola had 17 carries for 40 metres on attack, while on defence he managed to make 100% of his tackles.