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France set up Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam showdown with England
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France will take on England in a Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider at Twickenham next weekend after holding off a Wales fightback to win 39-14 in Grenoble.
The French scored four tries in a one-sided first half to lead 29-0 at the break but Wales were the better side in the second and might have had more than two tries to show for their efforts.
Romane Menager went over inside two minutes as France completely dominated the early proceedings, with Gaelle Hermet and a double from Melissande Llorens adding to their lead.
Charlotte Escudero extended the advantage to 34-0 shortly after the break but Wales then began to mount a fightback and Gwenllian Pyrs and Georgia Evans both crossed for tries that were converted by Elinor Snowsill.
The final word went to France, though, Rose Bernadou scoring their sixth try to maintain their unbeaten record ahead of Saturday’s trip to London.
Wales need a point from their final match away to Italy to secure a second straight third-placed finish.
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The debate was in the context of the Lions squad. Multiple club and national coaches have chosen him (considerably) more often at 7, so there’s enough people fancy he’s good in the role.
The win rates are vitally important for this Lions tour. ‘01/’05/’09 were losses. ‘17 was a draw and ‘21 was a utter disgrace that stained the game. And a loss. They’ve won one test series in 24 years. And just 12 months ago people were worried about how uncompetitive Australia might be. Talk about added pressure.
Farrell is a straight forward, no nonsense type of guy. He’ll probably pick conservatively and with guys in their proven positions. He hasn’t the time for bolters or shock calls. Not with the touring schedule they have.
You haven’t remotely offended me, chief. Not at all.
Go to commentsRanking managers age profile in a different sport is senseless.
Ranking them ‘in-season’ before that particular sports season has concluded is dafter still.
You’ve actually missed that Ferguson is actually a sporting paradox. 23 years at the helm and the bulk of his success was from the mid-later point of his career. It only proves experience is more important than age.
I was being polite in suggesting the comparison was not stable.
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