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AP PHOTOS: Blood, sweat and tears on the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup in France - ABC News
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France 1-1 England: England cling on to claim a point after Joleon Lescott headed them in front - Mirror Online
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Dan Cole takes responsibility to fire England up ahead of Six Nations opener with Scotland - Mirror Online
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Dan Cole's revival mirrors that of England as veteran prop relishes call-up against France | Daily Mail Online
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How England lined up last time they played France at a tournament with just ONE squad member surviving | The Sun
Samoa ready for whichever Argentina turns up for their Rugby World Cup clash - The San Diego Union-Tribune
![England's Joe Cole and David Beckham before the kick off during the friendly soccer match, France vs England at the stade de Frane in Saint-Denis near Paris, France on March 26, 2008. England's Joe Cole and David Beckham before the kick off during the friendly soccer match, France vs England at the stade de Frane in Saint-Denis near Paris, France on March 26, 2008.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E4RPR8/englands-joe-cole-and-david-beckham-before-the-kick-off-during-the-friendly-soccer-match-france-vs-england-at-the-stade-de-frane-in-saint-denis-near-paris-france-on-march-26-2008-france-won-1-0-photo-by-morton-taamalahcameleonabacapresscom-2E4RPR8.jpg)
England's Joe Cole and David Beckham before the kick off during the friendly soccer match, France vs England at the stade de Frane in Saint-Denis near Paris, France on March 26, 2008.
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The Rugby World Cup is about to open in France. Here's what to know about the sport and its history - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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England vs France football record: What are past results between the Three Lions and Les Bleus at the World Cup? | talkSPORT
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