Rugby World Cup 2019: Should England lose to France to avoid the All Blacks?

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Eddie Jones appears prepared to follow in the footsteps of Gareth Southgate and rotate his England side against France even if it costs them the match, with defeat ensuring they avoid New Zealand until the Rugby World Cup final. Saturday's 39-10 victory over Argentina guaranteed England a place in the last eight, with next weekend's Anglo-French duel now a shootout for top spot in Pool C after France defeated Tonga 23-21 on Sunday, leaving the two untouchable ahead of the final round of fixtures.

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