England player ratings vs France: 2023 Six Nations

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However, it was the men in blue who were the better side from the first minute until the last with England giving up in the closing stages.

France's Thomas Ramos opened the scoring with the first of their seven tries, followed by Thibaud Flament's impressive power over the line.

Charles Ollivon then added a third try, putting England in their biggest half-time deficit at home with a 24-point difference.

Although Freddie Steward did manage to cross for England, France's Flament and Ollivon both scored again, and Damian Penaud scored twice, securing France the bonus and a full five points for the victory.

This win ensures that France remains in the title race going into the final weekend, regardless of the outcome of Ireland's match against Scotland on Sunday.

Unfortunately, England's title hopes are dashed, as this marks their first Six Nations with two home defeats, following their initial loss to Scotland in the opening game.

Tries: Steward 47

Cons: Smith 47

Pens: Smith 33

Tries: Ramos 1, Flament 25,57, Ollivon 40,58, Penaud 71,74

Cons: Ramos 2.25,40,57,61,72

Pens: Ramos 6,35

Carries: Freddie Steward - 9

Metres: Freddie Steward - 85

Offloads: None

Defenders beaten: Freddie Steward - 2

Tackles: Alex Dombrandt - 14

Tackles missed: Kyle Sinckler - 5

Turnovers: Maro Itoje - 1

Turnovers conceded: Six players - 1

Handling errors: Jack va n Poortvliet - 3

Penalties conceded:Kyle Sinckler - 3

In six words or less.

15. Freddie Steward: England's best player undoubtedly. 8/10

14. Max Malins: Miles off his best. Poor. 3/10

13. Henry Slade: Hardly saw him. Lasted 45. 3/10

12. Ollie Lawrence: Needed to see more. 5/10

11. Anthony Watson: Lovely step. Lack of ball. 5/10

10. Marcus Smith: His impact was limited. 3/10

9. Jack van Poortvliet: Kicked the ball away. 2/10

1. Ellis Genge Nightmare first game as captain. 6/10

2. Jamie George 5/10

3. Kyle Sinckler Three penalties conceded. Two missed tackles. 3/10

5. Ollie Chessum Rare bright spot for England. 6/10

6. Lewis Ludlam Give it everything he had. 6/10

7. Jack Willis Neck roll before subbed. 5/10

8. Alex Dombrandt: Struggled but tackled hard.Sluggish. 3/10

16. Jack Walker - 5

17. Mako Vunipola - 5

8. Dan Cole - 5

19. David Ribbans - 5

20. Ben Curry - 5

21. Alex Mitchell -5

22. Owen Farrell - 5

23. Henry Arundell - 5