MERCI, FRENCHMEN

ENGLAND fell to a second chastening defeat in two matches as Ireland’s bonuspoint win over Scotland secured the Six Nations title.

Eddie Jones’ men needed to beat France and score four tries to keep the championship alive, but they came nowhere close in a largely toothless display.

A game poised at 9-9 at half-time was blown open when Anthony Watson’s high tackle on Benjamin Fall saw the England full-back sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes and a penalty try awarded.

Jonny May’s late try gave them hope of an unlikely win, but France held out.