France, Feb. 9 -- Just a few hours after Wales had crumpled to their 14th consecutive Test defeat, England ended their own unenviable record with a last-gasp victory over France at Twickenham.

Steve Borthwick's side went into the game against the French with two wins in eight games - both of those against Japan last July and November.

France entered on a high following November wins over Argentina, Japan and New Zealand as well as a 43-0 annihilation of Wales at the Stade de France on 31 January.

And Louis Bielle-Biarrey opened the scoring to give France the lead their play deserved. But by half-time, the sides were level at 7-7.

In the second half, Thomas Ramos kicked two penalties to give France a 13-7 advantage.

But the visitors, ...