In the aftermath, however, several match incidents were put under the microscope, with Borthwick calling for World Rugby to step in and look at one moment in particular. “We’ve been told on the pitch it was a penalty advantage,” said Borthwick after the game. The players were unaware of it and France go down the other end and score a try“I think that World Rugby needs to look at that kind of situation," he added. "Now, the ref immediately puts his hand out for penalty advantage, doesn't he. England think they have got a penalty advantage and they play on as if they have it.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 22:28 UTC