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England were seven points up but stretched in the first half when Marcus Smith killed the ball illegally.
England defended superbly for nine minutes and 30 seconds .
But the fatigue built up by that rearguard effort told England faltered.
Fin Smith added to England when he came on in the final 15 minutes .
England 's replacements didn't change the flow of the game.
Many of England 's squad are struggling to lift themselves beyond their club form.
France coming to Twickenham next is another huge test for England .
I would keep the starting XV from this defeat - the spirit and energy in the first half was something to cling on to.
Switching Marcus Smith to full-back would put his game-breaker too far from the action.
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