England's U20 team pulled off a surprising victory over France last weekend, securing the U20 Six Nations title for the first time in three years. Despite being considered underdogs, Mark Mapletoft's squad defeated the French youngsters 45-31 in Pau. The French team, composed of top players like Posolo Tuilagi and Marko Gazzotti, dominated the opening half-hour with three tries. However, England displayed resilience and skill, with James Isaacs scoring crucial tries to narrow the gap. Ultimately, a penalty try and a try from James Halliwell sealed the stunning victory for England.

Coach Mapletoft praised his team's resilience and work-rate, stating that they had improved their defensive game from the previous year.