Good afternnon and welcome to the long-awaited clash between European powerhouses England and France from Twickenham. For many, this fixture is likely to decide the destiny of the Six Nations title. Wales and Ireland may beg to differ, but there is no doubt there is something special about 'Le Crunch'.

Wood carries play into France half, Fourie continues drive, England knock on but it doesn't matter as ref blows for full time. England win 17-9. A real test for England and they will be relieved to have come through it. Not the prettiest of performances but they just about deserved the win. A gritty defensive effort as England continue their assault on the Six Nations title with their third win, and inflict a first defeat on France in nine. Thanks for joining us.

France steal the ball but Tindall stops Rougerie launching attack. Dusautoir forced into touch and one last attack for England. Palmer named man of the match.

England win lineout and launch forward drive but concede scrum for not moving forward. Uncotested scrums since Cole off. Palisson wastes chance by kicking straight to touch.

Fourie on for Cole, Banahan for Hape.

Pnealty England for France coming in from the side. England counter rucking much better this half. Tindall disallowed try looked good by the way!

France launch series of attack but Shaw forces another turnover and Wilkinson kicks downfield. Time running out for France.

Shaw wins lineout, Haskell drives and England again go over only for try to be ruled out by referee again.

Shaw on for Deacon, who has had a decent game.

England steal ball and Wilkinson puts Ashton through. The wing draws his man but passes left instead of right and chance goes begging. But England still have lineout inside France 22. England could have kiiled game off there!

Penalty England for France collapsing scrum and Wilkinson finds touch in visitors' 22. Another great attacking position here for England as Deacon clams throw and forwards drive. But ref penalises them for having man in front of ball carrier. Poor!

France have men over on the left but Bonnaire spills the ball. Thompson on for Hartley to equal Brian Moore's England caps record for hookers.

Wilkinson launches counter from his own half and Tindall makes excellent ground up to the France 22. France defence back well. Care on for Youngs.

France try to run out of their 22 but pass from Huget to Jauzion forward and England have attacking scrum in front of posts. England must take something from this as they could kill the game off. England knock and France kick long.

Thion on for Pierre and Parra for Yachvili.

France spread ball wide and Traille stretches England defence. France pass goes astray and Easter sensibly hacks down field and they win lineout in France half before launching series of attacks. France defence good and they force knock on by Cole.

Marconnet on for Domingo in France front row.

Trinh-Duc puts through grubber but Rougerie knocks on as he goes to touch down. England lucky not to concede and instead have scrum. Ref awards freekick England and France come away with nothing from two vital attacking positions.

Youngs caught in possession and France pinch England ball and spread it wide. Trinh-Duc puts up another high ball this time claimed by Rougerie, and ref awards France attacking scrum. Vital moments for England here.

Haskell charges down Trinh-Duc drop goal attempt and forces play back into France 22. England poor under France high ball and lucky to get scrum for French knock on.