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Feb 2022
36m 15s

England survive & France thrive

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what proved to be a tight contest at Twickenham, and Sara Orchard, Andy Nicol and Johnnie Beattie join from Murrayfield where they watched France show why they are the only team who are still in the hunt for a Grand Slam. 
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