Steve Borthwick's England revolution stalled at Twickenham on Saturday after France flew to a record-breaking 53-10 Six Nations win in hostile territory.
Even Marcus Smith's surprise addition to the starting XV at the expense of captain Owen Farrell couldn't prevent the hosts falling to their biggest home defeat in history. Charles Ollivon, Thibaud Flament and Damian Penaud each scored two tries apiece as Les Bleus banked their first Six Nations win at Headquarters since 2005.
If recent wins over Italy and Wales inspired belief that the new-look England were ready to duke it out with rugby's elite, France's foray in London reminded of the steps they've left to climb. The Red Rose showed signs of blooming in an improved second half but was left with too much to do after heading in at the break 27-3 down.
