Rugby World Cup: England’s Red Roses take a victory against France, 7-13.

England continued their successful start to the World Cup with a tight victory against a determined France.

Injuring stars Laure Sansus and Romane Manager forced France to forfeit the match

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and Emily Scarratt of England scored the game’s first try at Whangarei, New Zealand.

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Before France raised a concern with Gaelle Hermet’s cross

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Scarratt added penalties on either side of halftime.

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The 13-7 victory by tournament favorites England would certainly qualify them for the quarterfinals as the Pool C victors.

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With her 137th outing for her country, captain Sarah Hunter surpassed another player for the most appearances for England

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England has not lost since July 2019 and last week smashed Fiji 84-19 in

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their opening match, extending their record winning streak to 27 Tests.

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