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Ireland win 2018 Six Nations as England fall in France
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Ireland are the 2018 Six Nations Champions as England were handed their second defeat of the tournament at the hands of France in the Stade de France.
France won what was at times a turgid affair in the French capital 22-16, with England's chances disintegrating following an Anthony Watson high tackle that saw the French awarded a penalty try by referee Jaco Peyper.
England fought back in the 74th minute with a try from Jonny May, but a French penalty in the 77th minute seeled it for Jacque Brunel's side.
A last-minute fightback by England ultimately floundered with a knock on at the try line.
The loss meant Ireland have won the Championship and head to Twickenham next weekend with the prospect of wrapping up a Grand Slam against an England team low on confidence but with a huge point to make.
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Hard to disagree with the 5 points - with the exception that Wilson should be a squad member but, depending on the other loose forward selections, is not yet a shoo-in. McReight is. Aussie is looking a lot better this year and JS has some selection options. Also, Havili’s tendency to get caught, charged down is also a liability at times but he seemed focused (mostly) and is definitely a consideration for utility back-up. Still feel Reihana is a better prospect at 1st five for Saders.
Go to commentsThink it was a great defensive performance by Northampton. They didn't have stage fright in the first half, the Nienaber defense smothered them. They limited Leinster to 15-3 in the first half. It could have been over by then. A great try from Leinster in the start of the second half looked to have sealed it. But Byrne missed another conversion. Northampton started trying little kicks behind the Leinster wingers. Leinster messed one and Smith brilliantly made the conversion. Leinster decided to tighten the game after Byrne missed a straight forward penalty. A few errors got NH into the 22 and they scored and converted with a few minutes left. Another brilliant steal from Lawes saw NH have a final attack which was turned over by Conan. A classic semi final. World record attendance of 82,300. Leinsters 3 week preparation warranted for this one.
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