article_snippet.sent: us're disappointed because clearly us wanted to progress and have the chance of a home semi-final.
article_snippet.sent: us came up against a very, very good side.
article_snippet.sent: us didn't do that and so were well beaten.
article_snippet.sent: us talked about needing to make a good start and shutting the crowd up, but completely the opposite happened,' Mallinder said. '
article_snippet.sent: and us clearly didn't compete in the first half in any of the areas. '
article_snippet.sent: us couldn't keep hold of the ball, spilling the ball too often.
article_snippet.sent: us kicking and kick chase were also poor.'
article_snippet.sent: The top French teams are very, very good.
article_snippet.sent: And at times us are very good, but not in this match,' Mallinder said. '
article_snippet.sent: On this performance it would be hard to argue against it (there being a gulf in class), but we have competed against their top sides in the past.'