England crush France in opener

Published: 9:53AM Saturday October 24, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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  England captain Jamie Peacock - Source: Photosport

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England has come from behind to beat France 34-12 in the opening Four Nations tournament match in Doncaster.

The French led 12-4 at halftime before the hosts found their form in the second spell.

The Kiwis and Kangaroos have wrapped up preparations for Sunday's Test in London with respective training sessions at the match venue on Saturday morning.

The Twickenham Stoop is expected to be near its 15,000 seat capacity come kick off on Sunday.

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