A match that leaves big regrets, after a catastrophic first half. The women’s XV of France let slip its dreams of the first Grand Slam since 2018, after being outclassed at Twickenham by the English (38-33), on the last day of the Six Nations Tournament. After a good but totally sterile start to the match, the French completely took on water in the first act, conceding no less than five tries (33-0 at the break).
Despite a big jump on the way back from the locker room – with first tries from Boulard (49th), Vernier (56th) and Escudero (60th) then from Gros (76th) and Banet (80th) -, the Bleues can blame themselves after this huge ignition delay. Intractable on the Old Continent, the Red Roses, reigning vice-world champions, won a 14th title and signed a 12th Grand Slam. They are on another planet…
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