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England went all guns blazing into their match against France, knowing a big victory was key to win the Six Nations—and nobody took that more seriously than Courtney Lawes.

The forward's vicious tackle on France fly-half Jules Plisson was brutal, especially when replayed in slow motion, as above.

Somehow, Plisson was able to continue after the hit, but he required lengthy treatment first.

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