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Last Updated: Monday, 20 March 2006, 18:38 GMT
England's form surprises Laporte
France coach Bernard Laporte
Laporte's France crushed England 31-6 in this year's Six Nations
France coach Bernard Laporte has admitted his surprise at England's poor Six Nations campaign but said Andy Robinson's side will recover.

England slumped to a 28-24 Six Nations defeat at Twickenham on Sunday thanks to Shane Horgan's last-gasp try.

And Laporte said: "It is amazing to see the English at such a low level.

"Two or three of their key players did not play well and the whole team collapsed. They are struggling at the moment but they will bounce back."

Laporte guided his side to the Six Nations title with a 21-16 victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium.


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