Stellar showing and ultimate defeat increases intrigue around England
It was a ridiculous game of rugby, somehow trumping Scotland's 50-40 victory over France last weekend, with jeopardy, controversy and an ending that took everyone in the Stade de France to the edge of their seat and their wit's end. Borthwick 'disappointed' with England losses "England were blistering - their pace, their skill, their intensity, their physicality and they had a genuine chance of winning," said former England scrum-half Matt Dawson on BBC Radio 5 Live. "I feel for the players because they are going to be down, but I want them to be super, super positive because if they carry on playing like that for the next 18 months they are going to challenge in big tournaments and big games, and they are going to win big games. Only one of the 162 team campaigns in Six Nations history - Italy 2002 - has picked up more cards than England have this year. Eight yellows, two of which combined to make Henry Arundell's 20-minute red against Scotland, have hobbled England throughout. France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England Recap: France win Six Nations with sensational 48-46 victory over England.