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Aug 22, 2015 at 8pm UK
 
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Cipriani (71'), Joseph (78')

Clive Woodward labels Danny Cipriani as a "super player" after his England cameo

Danny Cipriani "made a huge difference" to England against France yesterday after he came off the bench, says Clive Woodward.

Former England head coach Clive Woodward has heaped praise on Danny Cipriani, who came off the bench to spark a late fightback as England lost 25-20 to France.

The World Cup hosts struggled in the first half and trailed 15-6 at the break, before Yoann Huget put France clear with a try in the early stages of the second period.

However, Cipriani came off the bench and scored a try with 10 minutes to go, before helping Mike Brown set up Jonathan Joseph eight minutes later.

Woodward wrote in the Daily Mail: "The bench made a huge difference and Cipriani did everything that it is possible for a 'fringe' player to do in the last 20 minutes of the game.

"He brought poise to the midfield and took his try very well indeed, showing real strength and speed — and a lot of determination. I have always been a huge supporter of Cipriani, he is a super player, but reluctantly I concede he probably won't make it."

England will name their World Cup squad on August 31.

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