France prop Rafael Olive

France had a comfortable 43-17 win over England for fifth place
Photo: Philip Marshall

England v France: audio reaction

Listen to the reaction after the Division A fifth place playoff between England and France, which France won 43-17 at Shaw's Bridge.

France manager Christophe Mombet
00.00 - 00.34 On the team's performance against England
00.34 - 00.55 On the physicality and intensity of the match
00.55 - 01.40 On his assessment of the team's performance at the IRB Under 19 World Championship 2007
01.40 - 02.16 On what will be learned in preparation for next year's competition

France captain Morgan Parra
00.00 - 00.40 On the importance of securing fifth position
00.40 - 01.31 On the enjoyment of playing in the tournament and the gains he will take from it as a player
01.31 - 02.30 On whether the experience will help in the team's future preparation

England captain Hugo Ellis
00.00 - 00.44 On his assessment of England's overall performance
00.44 - 01.12 On the effect the early loss of Matthew Cox had on his side 
01.12 - 01.50 On what he believes he has learned from the tournament

England coach Nigel Redman
00.00 - 00.45 On where the game was won and lost
00.45 - 01.44 On what the areas are to improve for next year
01.44 - 02.21 On whether the majority of his players will graduate to future England Test squads


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