Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a ban after his red card for a dangerous high tackle in the first half England XV (19) 24 Tries:Willis, Coles, Carpenter, DombrandtCons:Ford 2 France XV (12) 26 Tries:Barlot, Auradou, Mallez, TaofifenuaCons:Le Garrec 3 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off as Steve Borthwick's England XV conceded two late tries in a disappointing 26-24 defeat by a France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. A try from Harlequins captain Alex Dombrandt moments after France's Cameron Woki was sent off gave England a 24-12 lead heading into the final 10 minutes. However, France scored from close range to set up a frantic final five minutes and the visitors' pressure paid off when Romain Taofifenua burrowed over to tie the scores with the clock in the red. Fly-half Antoine Hastoy fired over the conversion to snatch victory for Fabien Galthie's side with the last kick of an energy-sapping match played in sweltering conditions in London. Feyi-Waboso, who missed the Six Nations and a possible place in the British and Irish Lions squad after dislocating his shoulder in December, was shown a yellow card in the 34th minute for tackling Hastoy around the neck. After a straightforward review, the card was upgraded to a 20-minute red because of the high degree of danger and lack of mitigation. England had fought back after conceding two early tries to lead at half-time thanks to tries from Tom Willis, Alex Coles and Joe Carpenter, but will rue the way they let France back into the game in the closing stages. Borthwick, who was without the 13 players selected in the Lions squad - including captain Maro Itoje - names his squad to tour Argentina and the United States on Monday. England XV:Carpenter; Roebuck, Slade, Atkinson, Feyi-Waboso; Ford (co-capt), Spencer; Baxter, George (co-capt), Heyes, Coles, Isiekwe, Hill, Pepper, Willis Replacements:Dan, Rodd, Davison, Cunningham-South, Kenningham, Dombrandt, Quirke, Beard Red card:Feyi-Waboso (34) France XV:Attissogbe; Moustin, Gailleton, Fickou, Duguivalu; Hastoy, Le Garrec; Erdocio, Barlot, Slimani, Auradou, Duguid, Fishcher, Tixeront, Guillard. Replacements:G Marchand, Mallez, Bamba, Taofifenua, Van Tonder, Woki, Jauneau, Berdeu Red card:Cameron Woki (54) Referee:Hollie Davidson (Sco) Assistant referees:Eoghan Cross (Ire) and Sam Grove White (Sco) TMO:Mike Adamson (Sco)
Feyi-Waboso sent off in dramatic England XV defeat
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"England XV Loses 26-24 to France XV After Feyi-Waboso's Red Card"
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In a thrilling encounter at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, England XV suffered a narrow defeat to France XV, with a final score of 26-24. The match was marked by a dramatic turn of events, including a red card issued to England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for a dangerous high tackle. England initially took control of the game, leading 24-12 after a strong performance that included tries from Tom Willis, Alex Coles, and Joe Carpenter. However, the match shifted dramatically in the final moments when France capitalized on England's defensive lapses, scoring two late tries. Romain Taofifenua's try, converted by Antoine Hastoy with the last kick of the match, clinched the victory for France, leaving England to reflect on missed opportunities and a disappointing end to the match.
Feyi-Waboso's ejection in the 34th minute proved pivotal, as his high tackle on Hastoy was deemed excessively dangerous, leading to a 20-minute red card following a review. This incident compounded England's frustrations as they were already playing without several key players, including those selected for the British and Irish Lions squad. Despite their early lead and solid performances from players like Harlequins captain Alex Dombrandt, who scored shortly after France's Cameron Woki received a red card, England could not maintain their advantage. The match was played in challenging, sweltering conditions, which added to the intensity of the contest. Head coach Steve Borthwick is now set to announce his squad for the upcoming tour to Argentina and the United States, while Feyi-Waboso faces the potential consequences of his actions on the field.
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