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France beat England to sweep to Grand Slam

France beat England to sweep to Grand Slam
[Image: BBC]

France won their first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England 25-13 in a superb all-round display at the Stade de France this morning.

The victory also gave Les Bleus their first Grand Slam in 12 years and underlined their status as one of the favourites to win next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

France ran in three tries to comfortably see off England.

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

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 and the hosts played out the final 10 minutes in comfort as their fans started the party.

England finished third in the Six Nations.

[Source: BBC Sports]


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