That conversion from Ford was the final action of an eventful first half and it’s England who lead at the break, having gone 12-0 down early on.
England XV 19 France XV 12 (Carpenter) Ford’s crossfield kick forces the knock-on from France but England can latch onto the loose ball so play goes on as the hosts work it from right to left on the edge of the 22.
Atkinson breaks the defensive line with a superb carry and gets brought down a metre from the line but does wonderfully to keep composed and offload to the supporting Carpenter who spins and crosses for England.
Ford makes the conversion and, remarkably, England have a seven-point lead.
The referee has now confirmed that Feyi-Waboso’s yellow card will be upgraded to a 20-minute red card. What a blow for the winger on his return from injury.
