Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France v England - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - February 2, 2020 France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
PARIS (Reuters) - France coach Fabien Galthie believes his team's solidarity and self-belief helped them hold off England's fightback in a convincing 24-17 victory in their Six Nations opener on Sunday.
Les Bleus led 24-0 before the visitors rallied and narrowed the gap with two Jonny May tries converted by Owen Farrell, who was left to salvage a bonus point with a stoppage-time penalty.
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