Captain Owen Farrell has scored four penalties and a drop goal to give England a halftime lead of 15-6 in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa, as 20,000 fans brave the Paris rain to cheer on their heroes from the stands.
Fans in Red Rose jerseys took to their seats in the soggy State de France, but not before sinking pints in the run-up to the match against the Springboks.
Steve Borthwick’s squad came into the clash as the underdogs, with bookies giving odds of just 5/1 to beat the current world champions.
Despite the odds, England’s army of supporters are hopeful as the men in red lead at halftime, with former England fly-half Paul Grayson describing it as a ‘dream start’.
Farrell has scored four penalties and a drop goal so far which puts his side – dubbed the underdogs prior to kick-off – ahead in a sensational first-half. It’s not over yet though as the Springboks will be looking for a quick turnaround when the second half gets underway.
A young England…