Fin Smith’s match-winning conversion of the last-gasp try he set up has lifted England over Six Nations title favorite France 26-25 in a Twickenham thriller.

England shocked France to end a seven-match losing run against Tier 1 nations with a gritty one-point victory, led by fly-half Fin Smith on his first international start. This was a vanquishing of so many of the recent demons which have kept Steve Borthwick up at night.

The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. England came into title contention by shocking France 26-25 at Twickenham on Saturday night. The wooden spoon was probably decided in rainy Rome when Italy defeated Wales in successive matches for the first time.