Sunday, March 21, 2010

France 12 - England 10

match report:
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Thierry Dusautoir of France lifts the trophy after France completed the Grad Slam during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 20, 2010 in Paris, France.
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A 12-10 victory ensured France clinched their first Grand Slam since 2004, but they were pushed all the way by a much-improved England in Paris on Saturday.
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David Marty of France makes a break during the RBS Six Nations Championship match.
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So how have the notoriously flighty French suddenly become synonymous with set-piece solidity, defensive discipline and tactical mastery, to the point where their first Grand Slam since 2004 appears, if not a fait accompli, then more than probable?
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France turns attention to Springboks and World Cup
Now France will look to build on this success to capture the one trophy that has eluded them, despite making two finals appearances, and try to win their maiden World Cup.
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France
six nations 2010 . 1st . pts 10 .
Played 5 . won 5 . draw 0 . loss 0 .
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England
six nations 2010 . 3rd . pts 5 .
Played 5 . won 2 . draw 1 . loss 2 .
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