Mike Brown (Full back) 6
One excellent catch under pressure, although not much he could do to stop the try
Jack Nowell (Wing) 7
Showed fight and energy, that his team-mates lacked, and looked good in attack
Jonathan Joseph (Centre) 6
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Used too often as a ballplayer rather than a strike-runner, did not have his usual zip
Luther Burrell (Centre) 6
Gave some forward thrust, which is what the coaches now want from their No 12
Jonny May (Wing) 5
Had little possession and was exposed by France who targeted him in the air
George Ford (Fly half) 5
Kicked poorly and attacking threat was nullified. Difficult decision on balance of 10, 12, 13
Ben Youngs (Scrum half) 5
Life is not fun for a No 9 when his pack is retreating and crumbling in front of him
Joe Marler (Prop) 4
Back in action after shoulder surgery and a long way short of his world-class best
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Tom Youngs (Hooker) 4
Questions remain whether he is big enough to scrummage at the top level. Poor throwing
Dan Cole (Prop) 4
Gave away too many penalties and he has to shoulder some blame for poor scrummaging
Joe Launchbury (Second row) 5
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At his best he is ubiquitous, blocking kicks, turning over ball, but did none of those
Courtney Lawes (Second row) 5
An unusually quiet display from a lock who can cause enormous damage
James Haskell (Flanker) 5
He was industrious but looked a bit heavy-legged and not as influential as last week
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Chris Robshaw (Flanker) 5
Captain has to bear some of the blame for losing collisions, direction and breakdown battle
Billy Vunipola (No 8) 4
Lacked power and epitomised the sluggish performance of England’s forwards
Replacements
Jamie George 6
(for T Youngs, 48min): Did enough to secure a World Cup place.
Danny Care 7
(for B Youngs, 48): Helped to spark England’s late rally.
Dave Attwood 6
(for Launchbury, 53): Will be sweating over World Cup prospects.
Nick Easter 7
(for Haskell, 53): Put himself in the selection picture.
Danny Cipriani 7
(for May, 63): Big impact, but brought on far too late.
Billy Twelvetrees 6
(for Burrell, 63): Looks low on confidence.
Mako Vunipola 6
(for Marler, 65): Got involved and put in a decent cameo.
David Wilson 6
(for Cole, 65): Helped England scrum to improve.