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Ruthless England teach France a lesson at Twickenham
England's Jonny May scores his side's second try of the game

A RUTHLESS England put France to the sword at Twickenham today as Jonny May helped himself to a first-half hat-trick.

Les Bleus were eviscerated by an English side looking to consolidate their Dublin win with a rousing home performance.

The men in white duly delivered an early Valentine Day massacre in front of the Twickenham faithful.

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