"I'm really disappointed for the players and supporters it was so close to being a special day. We came into the tournament with high aspirations and we're really disappointed we haven't been able to meet those targets. I know the supporters are hurting as well. Everyone involved with the team cares so deeply. I sense a determination to make sure this hurt makes the team stronger in the future."
"The team has gone through a tough spell in the last few weeks [but] it has a lot of growth in it. I believe this pain will be used to make the team stronger in the future. The way we played today is how we want to play going forward."
"When we keep 15 men on the field we look a very good team. The players on the pitch were told it was a penalty advantage, referring to the passage of play before Bielle-Biarrey's final try."
England finished second bottom in the Six Nations but came close to preventing France's title hopes in a thrilling 48-46 defeat. Head coach Steve Borthwick expressed disappointment but maintained belief in his leadership and the team's potential. He acknowledged the pain of the loss and emphasized that this experience will strengthen the team moving forward. Borthwick noted that England plays well when maintaining full squad numbers but highlighted discipline issues throughout the tournament. He questioned several refereeing decisions, particularly regarding penalty advantage calls and yellow cards, stating he would seek explanations from rugby authorities about specific decisions made during the championship.
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