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SIX NATIONS: FRANCE BEAT ENGLAND TO SWEEP TO GRAND SLAM

By Mike HensonBBC Sport at Stade de France

Last updated on 19 March 202219 March 2022.From the section Rugby
Unioncomments1893

Guinness Six Nations: France v EnglandFrance (18) 25Tries: Fickou, Cros, Dupont
Con: Jaminet 2 Pens: Jaminet 2England (6) 13Tries: Steward Con: Smith Pen: Smith
2

France strutted to a first Grand Slam in 12 years as they ran in three tries to
comfortably see off England in front of a jubilant Stade de France.

Tries from Gael Fickou and Francois Cros gave the hosts a healthy half-time lead
and left England playing catch-up in the Six Nations finale.



England's Freddie Steward, deployed on the wing, stepped and swooped to score
after Joe Marchant's break after the interval.

But it was a rare moment of danger from England, who were kept at arm's length.

France captain Antoine Dupont darted under the sticks soon after and the hosts
played out the final 10 minutes in comfort as their fans started the party.

La Marseillaise reverberated round the stands and tricolores fluttered from
every seat as the final scrum was set with the clock in the red.

Gregory Alldritt's kick to the stands moments later was the signal for his team
to drop to their knees and savour a clean sweep that has been brewing for the
last couple of campaigns.

England finish third in the Six Nations, but this contest revealed the chasm
that separates them from the champions.

France were superior in every area. Stronger up front, more accurate in the
backs, tighter in defence, more clinical in attack.

For England, defeat is a sobering reality check. There are still 18 months until
the start of the Rugby World Cup, but to close the gap on France in that
timeframe requires swift, steep improvement.

There was little sign of it at the Stade de France. A campaign that started with
Eddie Jones' side stifled by Scotland, ended with them overwhelmed in Paris, and
there have been precious few positives in between.

 * I haven't done a good enough job - Jones
 * Rugby Union Daily: Vive Les Bleus!
 * 'An amazing feeling' - relive France's win over England


FRANCE SHOOT FOR THE STARS AT THE STADE

Marcus Smith's first Six Nations ends with a losing record

England had creaked long before the opening score. Fickou knocked on as an
intricate pre-planned move prised open a hole for him before Jonathan Danty's
offload went to ground on a dangerous broken-field counter.

The visitors' luck could not hold. France duly got a grip of the ball and the
match. Gabin Villiere's dart down the left dragged England's defence out of
shape and Romain Ntamack's looping mispass found an unguarded Fickou, who dived
over on the opposite wing.

England's kick-heavy tactics worked on occasion. Twice in the first half,
Freddie Steward chased Marcus Smith's hoofs and managed to win the aerial
battle.

But on both occasions, France were quicker into the breakdown to turn over
possession and stem the momentum. The rest of the bombardment was eagerly
gobbled up by full-back Melvyn Jaminet and his two wings.

France's threat was never far from the surface, but England dredged in vain for
a way through the defence.

The visitors rarely looked like stringing together a series of profitable phases
to build pressure and only clung within range thanks to a pair of Smith
penalties as half-time loomed.

Cros ensured the difference between the sides was better represented on the
scoreboard by the break though as he stretched over to make it 18-6 after a
sky-hooked one-hand pass from Fickou had sent Villiere scampering clear.

England's toil suddenly, unexpectedly bore fruit early in the second half.
Marchant barrelled through a hole, Smith and Henry Slade combined to get the
ball wide and Steward stepped inside the covering Ntamack to score.

Smith converted from the touchline. The lead was trimmed to five points.

It could have been where the Stade de France got twitchy. It could have been
there the pressure of ending a Grand Slam drought bore down on the players. This
generation is different though. Just as when Ireland threatened a comeback in
round two, they found another gear.

Number eight Alldritt picked and went round the fringe and slipped the ball
inside to Dupont, with whom he has played on and off since the pair were boys at
the small-town southern club of Auch.

World Player of the Year Dupont did the rest, shrugging off two tacklers on his
way in.

They are both stars on the biggest stage now. Few would bet against them or
their team for the biggest prize either when France hosts the Rugby World Cup
next year.


PLAYER OF THE MATCH - GAEL FICKOU

Fickou oozed class on both sides of the ball, orchestrating France's defence,
scoring one try and helping create another


'TWO WINS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ENGLAND' - BEST OF THE REACTION

Former England wing Ugo Monye on Radio 5 Live: "Third place is a fair reflection
of where England are. Will the fans be frustrated? Absolutely.

"This England team have been in a cycle of boom or bust. Last year was a clear
bust but to back it up with the same number of wins, for the level of players we
have, for the player pool we have, the financial backing we have and the coach
we have, it's just not good enough.

"It's simply not acceptable.

"France are streets ahead of every other team in this competition. They have a
brilliant style. They have flair with work rate and physicality, but they're
also devoid of those big moments that have cost them down the years."

Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Dupont is not even
halfway in his career and goodness me, he's just going to get better and better.

"He's one of those, it doesn't matter what sport it is, the best players make it
seem like they are playing in slow motion."


'WE WANTED TO WRITE OUR NAMES IN HISTORY'

France scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont said: "This is our third tournament
together as a team. We were very close twice so we know how difficult it is to
win.

"We wanted to write our place in history.

"Of course we have next year's World Cup in mind, we discuss it between us, but
for now we'll enjoy the Grand Slam and we'll start thinking about the World Cup
later."

France team manager Raphael Ibanez, speaking to ITV: "Twelve years is a very,
very long time and this was an intense final game but we have a fantastic group
of players.

"We were thinking we needed to hold on and fair play to England, they tried to
break us down."


BEST OF THE PICTURES

The Stade de France lights went out as a fireworks display marked the home
side's triumphFrance's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont, right, poses for a
selfie with fans. Dupont said: "This is our third tournament together as a team.
We were very close twice so we know how difficult it is to winA fan kisses
Mohamed Haouas of FrancePaul Willemse of France celebrates with the Six Nations
trophyFrance captain Antoine Dupont with relatives in the crowdFabien Galthie,
head coach of France, seals his country's first Six Nations title since
2010Defence coach Shaun Edwards has now won the Six Nations championship five
times - four with Wales and one with France - but has never coached England


LINE-UPS

France: Jaminet; Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Villiere; Ntamack, Dupont; Baille,
Marchand, Atonio, Woki, Willemse, Cros, Jelonch, Alldritt.Replacements: Ramos
for Jaminet (76), Lucu for Dupont (76), Gros for Baille (49), Mauvaka for
Marchand (49),Haouas for Atonio (54), Flament for Woki (71), Taofifenua for
Willemse (49), Cretin for Cros (71).England: Furbank; Steward, Marchant, Slade,
Nowell; Smith, Youngs; Genge, George, Stuart, Itoje, Isiekwe, Lawes,Underhill,
Simmonds.

Replacements: Ford for Furbank (76), Daly for Nowell (25), Randall for Youngs
(64), Marler for Genge (64),Sinckler for Stuart (49), Chessum for Isiekwe (61),
Dombrandt for Underhill (64).

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   COMMENT POSTED BY FMAC1, AT 22:02 19 MARFMAC1
   
   22:02 19 Mar
   The best team won.
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      REPLY POSTED BY TRYTASTIC, AT 22:02 19 MARTRYTASTIC
      
      22:02 19 Mar
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      The best team won.
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      Trytastic replied:
      Better
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   COMMENT POSTED BY ZEROTOLERANCE, AT 22:03 19 MARZEROTOLERANCE
   
   22:03 19 Mar
   Congratulations to France. Epic. England - no worries- Eddie is preparing us
   for the 2027 World Cup - or was that 2031 or maybe 2035. Anyhow, Courtney
   Laws will be the new Full Back. We only don't appreciate Eddie because he's
   Australian. Nothing to do with him being clueless
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      REPLY POSTED BY A RUGBY LOVER, AT 22:11 19 MARA RUGBY LOVER
      
      22:11 19 Mar
      to Zerotolerance
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      Congratulations to France. Epic. England - no worries- Eddie is preparing
      us for the 2027 World Cup - or was that 2031 or maybe 2035. Anyhow,
      Courtney Laws will be the new Full Back. We only don't appreciate Eddie
      because he's Australian. Nothing to do with him being clueless
      "
      A rugby lover replied:
      That is so good. Couldn’t have put it better myself
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   COMMENT POSTED BY OA81, AT 22:01 19 MAROA81
   
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   Whoever it is at the RFU who has allowed Shaun Edwards to be snapped up by
   France should be sacked immediately.
   
   Well done France
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      REPLY POSTED BY LYNCH66, AT 22:04 19 MARLYNCH66
      
      22:04 19 Mar
      to oa81
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      Whoever it is at the RFU who has allowed Shaun Edwards to be snapped up by
      France should be sacked immediately. Well done France
      "
      Lynch66 replied:
      And at the WRU for letting him go
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   COMMENT POSTED BY ZI, AT 22:03 19 MARZI
   
   22:03 19 Mar
   Excellent France, all season. Well deserved Grand Slam.
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      REPLY POSTED BY LIVERPOOL SUPPORTER RIGHT HERE, AT 22:09 19 MARLIVERPOOL
      SUPPORTER RIGHT HERE
      
      22:09 19 Mar
      to zi
      "
      Excellent France, all season. Well deserved Grand Slam.
      "
      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      Best team in the Six Nations and the best team in the world right now with
      Antoine Dupont who is the worlds best player
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   COMMENT POSTED BY GAZ, AT 22:03 19 MARGAZ
   
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   Youngs too slow. England lost to Scotland ireland and france. Not a good 6N.
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      REPLY POSTED BY MARK, AT 22:17 19 MARMARK
      
      22:17 19 Mar
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      Youngs too slow. England lost to Scotland ireland and france. Not a good
      6N.
      "
      Mark replied:
      Let's see how things go in eighteen months time.
      
      None of the Celts will progress beyond a quarter final; not even
      guaranteed to escape their groups.
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   COMMENT POSTED BY FOOTIE FAN, AT 22:04 19 MARFOOTIE FAN
   
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   When Jones became coach he was a real breath of fresh air.Went stale some
   time since though and now a real handicap.Time to send him packing.
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      REPLY POSTED BY WALES6NCHUMPS, AT 22:06 19 MARWALES6NCHUMPS
      
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      When Jones became coach he was a real breath of fresh air.Went stale some
      time since though and now a real handicap.Time to send him packing.
      "
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   COMMENT POSTED BY RUDI, AT 22:49 19 MARRUDI
   
   22:49 19 Mar
   French fan here: I was really impressed the English team stayed on the pitch
   when the French team received the trophy. This is really fair play. This is
   also rugby and I love it. During these troubled times it is good to see we
   share the same values.
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      REPLY POSTED BY NOMES64, AT 22:54 19 MARNOMES64
      
      22:54 19 Mar
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      French fan here: I was really impressed the English team stayed on the
      pitch when the French team received the trophy. This is really fair play.
      This is also rugby and I love it. During these troubled times it is good
      to see we share the same values.
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      nomes64 replied:
      A really nice comment. Your team played really well and I’m glad the best
      team won.
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   COMMENT POSTED BY MANDYSMILLIONS, AT 22:04 19 MARMANDYSMILLIONS
   
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   Please no more. Jones, Youngs, Daley just go.
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      REPLY POSTED BY MCK, AT 22:19 19 MARMCK
      
      22:19 19 Mar
      to MandysMillions
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      Please no more. Jones, Youngs, Daley just go.
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      Could not agree more.
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   COMMENT POSTED BY JONJONNYJON, AT 22:00 19 MARJONJONNYJON
   
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   Congrats France - a truly deserved GS
   
   Taxi for Jones…. (Please)
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      REPLY POSTED BY FORZA ITALIA, AT 22:05 19 MARFORZA ITALIA
      
      22:05 19 Mar
      to jonjonnyjon
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      Congrats France - a truly deserved GSTaxi for Jones…. (Please)
      "
      Forza Italia replied:
      All week we've had 'how England will beat France' articles. You get the
      same thing every time England play - same in the cricket and the football.
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   Insufferable Jones must go.
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      Insufferable Jones must go.
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      philinwoking replied:
      agree. I see you got 6 thumbs down. They must be from Scottish, Irish,
      Welsh, Saffa, Aus and Kiwi fans Actually no , no Kiwi down vote, they know
      the AB's can crush us no matter who is coach
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   COMMENT POSTED BY SIDDHARTHA, AT 22:07 19 MARSIDDHARTHA
   
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   Excellent France! Good effort England, good showing from the pack in general
   and Marchant and Smith in the backs. Biggest difference was in the 9s. Dupont
   a class apart and time to say farewell to Youngs.
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      Excellent France! Good effort England, good showing from the pack in
      general and Marchant and Smith in the backs. Biggest difference was in the
      9s. Dupont a class apart and time to say farewell to Youngs.
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   Well done France
   Big congratulations to Italy winning with the best try of the tournament
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      Well done France Big congratulations to Italy winning with the best try of
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      the game like a future world class player
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   I think Eddie has taken this team as far as he can. With the players at his
   disposal over the past few years, England should have won more than they
   have. France and Ireland way ahead of England. Time for a change and quick!
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      REPLY POSTED BY PERCY ALLPRESS, AT 22:08 19 MARPERCY ALLPRESS
      
      22:08 19 Mar
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      I think Eddie has taken this team as far as he can. With the players at
      his disposal over the past few years, England should have won more than
      they have. France and Ireland way ahead of England. Time for a change and
      quick!
      "
      Percy Allpress replied:
      Quite agree. We need to change and quick. Autumn internationals and
      another six nations before the world cup.
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   COMMENT POSTED BY TIM, AT 22:04 19 MARTIM
   
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   Goodbye Eddie Jones. Please!!!
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      "
      Goodbye Eddie Jones. Please!!!
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      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      He does well at World Cups
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   COMMENT POSTED BY JASON, AT 22:03 19 MARJASON
   
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   Fair play France, fully deserved playing a style of Rugby we can all get
   behind.
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      Fair play France, fully deserved playing a style of Rugby we can all get
      behind.
      "
      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      Well done France on winning their first Grand slam in twelve years. They
      were by far the best team of the championship and are definitely the best
      team in the world right now. England have got a lot to do to be at this
      kind of level if we want to compete with the top teams again and to have
      any chance of being competitive for next years World Cup. But at least we
      beat Italy so we are not so bad
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   COMMENT POSTED BY DIRTYFLANKER, AT 22:02 19 MARDIRTYFLANKER
   
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   A simple game played at outstanding pace. Ruck was phenomenal and superb
   defence. Well deserved grand slam 👏
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      REPLY POSTED BY LIVERPOOL SUPPORTER RIGHT HERE, AT 22:16 19 MARLIVERPOOL
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      to dirtyflanker
      "
      A simple game played at outstanding pace. Ruck was phenomenal and superb
      defence. Well deserved grand slam 👏
      "
      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      France have got to be the best team in the world right now after beating
      New Zealand last year and now winning their first Grand slam in twelve
      years
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      REPLY POSTED BY FORZA ITALIA, AT 22:23 19 MARFORZA ITALIA
      
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      Jones has GOT to go
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      to Allied Carpets - sale now on!
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   After seeing my home nation's performance earlier against Italy I was feeling
   low... but what a game, England played well, just France were on it... At the
   lest the English can hold their heads up higher than my fellow countryman.
   Saved the best game to last really so as a fan of the game that was a classic
   battle!
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      REPLY POSTED BY LIVERPOOL SUPPORTER RIGHT HERE, AT 22:11 19 MARLIVERPOOL
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      After seeing my home nation's performance earlier against Italy I was
      feeling low... but what a game, England played well, just France were on
      it... At the lest the English can hold their heads up higher than my
      fellow countryman. Saved the best game to last really so as a fan of the
      game that was a classic battle!
      "
      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      Why do England look a lot better when they are behind in a match knowing
      they need to do something with ten minutes remaining. Why cant we play
      like this for the full eighty minutes. It is so frustrating watching
      England these days. Come on Eddie Jones, pull your finger out as you are
      wasting this young talent when there is World Cup in over a years time
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   Good performance by England, but France are on another level at the moment.
   Congrats on the grand slam France.
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      Good performance by England, but France are on another level at the
      moment. Congrats on the grand slam France.
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      tv replied:
      Great game by France, England played better, but frustrated with their
      decision’s, especially attacking the French line, didn’t know where to
      pass, France so dangerous when they were attacking, looked like they had
      extra players they had so many on the overlap.
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      It is time for Jones to go, England are falling behind
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