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.

Maro Itoje insisted England were rewarded for their courage after their Guinness Six Nations was given lift off with a stunning 26-25 victory over France at Allianz Stadium. Elliot Daly’s last-minute try, converted by Fin Smith, decided a breathless clash with the lead changing hands three times in a dramatic final 10 minutes.

England are alive and kicking in the Six Nations after Frances hopes of a Grand Slam ran aground at Twickenham. Sky Sports reflects on the drama at Allianz Stadium, and another dismal day in the office for Wales and Warren

England will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Saturday as they take on Six Nations favorites France in a tough week 2 game. The Red Rose kicked off its campaign in losing style after slipping to a 27-22 defeat against Ireland in Dublin last weekend.

Replacement Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at Twickenham on Saturday, February 8.

Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday. France were 25-19 ahead with just six minutes left when winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his second try after England replacement Fin Baxter powered over for a try which Fin Smith converted following two missed goal-kicks from Marcus Smith.