France beat England to win Six Nations after 12 years

The Gauls won the trophy after leading from start to finish and without losing a match, showing that they are going through a unique moment in history. Although Ireland pressed on until the end, the Grand Slam remained at the Parc des Princes. Just when there is just over a year left until the World Cup they will host.

France is a party. The French team confirmed an extraordinary Six Nations on the last date, and lifted the title for the first time in twelve years . They did it by playing at home and beating their classic rivals, the English, by 25 to 13 . Five victories in the same number of matches are the results of a tournament that puts them back at the top of the world elite.

They arrived at “Super Saturday” with the responsibility of having to withstand one more battle. One day when the Grand Slam ended, the French knew that a victory gave them the title but to give up points before the English could leave them without a party, once more.

Fears were heightened when Ireland, their closest pursuer, comfortably beat Scotland hours before the game at the Parc des Princes in Paris. So the only option was to win. And they did not fail.

With a team full of numbers, versatile and hardworking The the Blues They have devised an invincible plan for the powers of the North. They led the tournament from start to finish and were clear champions, overpowering all rivals that came before them. In the final match, they beat England 25-13, clearly showing that they were a revolution ahead of their rivals. They had enviable offensive work and organized work in defense when those of La Roza attacked with force.

A) Yes, Fabien Galthié’s men thus raise the Six Nations after twelve years of drought just at a stellar moment, with a promising squad and with the 2023 World Cup, where they will be local, just around the corner.

France and England are fighting over the last date of the Six Nations. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Ireland did the job but it wasn’t enough

Before the meeting between the French and the English, Ireland invaded the ground of the Aviva Stadium with enthusiasm. Despite the fact that the current champions had fallen before on the second date of the hexagonal, the numbers still kept them in the fight. They needed England, who were out of control during the tournament, to help them become champions again after four years without a Grand Slam.

They overpowered a weak Scotland and won four games in the tournament, eventually finishing second in the Six Nations.

England took third place, Scotland fourth, defending champions Wales fifth and Italy bottom of the table.

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Source: Latercera

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