Wales seized their 20th Triple Crown in dramatic fashion after a hugely controversial ending to a gripping contest at Twickenham. REPLACEMENTS: Jean-Marcelin Buttin (Poitrenaud, 35) 8; Dimitri Szarzewski (for Servat, 44) 7; Vincent Debaty (Poux, 44) 7; François Trinh-Duc (Palisson, 53) 6; Louis Picamoles (Bonnaire, 59) 6; Julien Pierre (Papé, 67) 6, Wales's completed the grand slam with a dogged and determined performance as they beat France 16-9 in Cardiff, Available for everyone, funded by readers, Fly-half Rhys Priestland set up the only Wales try for Alex Cuthbert as the home side won the Six Nations grand slam with a 16-9 defeat of France, Wales have won the grand slam for the third time in eight years after a hard-fought victory over France in Cardiff. The final cog in Wales's well-balanced back row who hunted like a pack of jackals throughout the tournament. Six Nations Wales v France Final Grand Slam Win 2012 - YouTube If it was a frantic finale, it was also a breathless start, Sam Warburton feeding Mike Phillips off the top of a line-out and the scrum-half sending George North away with a cute inside pass. Farrell's third successful kick from the left touchline came after an England turnover in the Welsh 22 and meant Lancaster's young side led at the interval. Leigh Halfpenny 8/10 The smallest of the Welsh backs, but made a massive contribution with his kicks - including a monster punt from 52 metres – and counterattacks. 16-Richard Hibbard, 17-Paul James, 18-Ryan Jones (for AW Jones, 54) 19-Justin Tipuric, 20-Lloyd Williams, 21-Stephen Jones, 22-Scott Williams (for Roberts, 41). News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.

The pressure was making strong men weak.

When Wales had possession just inside the England half another fumble forced Priestland to kick possession away. Last updated on 25 February 2012 25 February 2012. Julien Bonnaire – 7 A hard-working 60-minute (possible) goodbye to Test rugby.

Highlights: Wales v France | Guinness Six Nations - YouTube France and Wales have played each other at rugby union since 1908. ... Everyone will go with Wales, because France haven’t been that good. Halfpenny added the extras and the Triple Crown was within their grasp. Scott Williams' brilliant steal, kick-ahead and try with five minutes remaining put Wales ahead for the first time after four penalties apiece from Owen Farrell and Leigh Halfpenny had the teams locked together at 12-12. Teams. Usual mixed afternoon under the high ball and did not get a finger on try‑scoring Alex Cuthbert.

Looked a bit off the pace in the first half, but tried to raise his game in the second. The confidence Wales can take away from France will provide the ideal platform for their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, which starts against Moldova in Cardiff in September. If they don’t get that early on, it could be a very nervy afternoon, and France will have a chance to win it – it will come down to whether they take it or not. Clément Poitrenaud – 5/10 Safe as houses is not a phrase associated with Poitrenaud. Dimitri Yachvili – 6 Not the usual influence on the French gameplan, but finished level in the battle of the Basque No9s with his new neighbour Mike Phillips.

Alexis Palisson – 7 Nightmare under early high ball, but scrambled to good effect in the second half when Wales looked to push on and complete the win. But France surely won’t pick Dupuy and Beauxis at half backs again, so they’ll have a bit more threat about them. Jean-Baptiste Poux – 7 Tough old afternoon for the French props, who were expected to do their stuff up front and then tackle anything red that was moving. Touch judges: Peter Fitzgibbon, Pascale Gauzere. Rhys Priestland – 7 Surprisingly back as starting kicker, but much better when left to concentrate on running the game either with passes that make others play or sound tactical kicking. Pascal Papé – 6 A first half spent largely on the back foot and, like his fellow lock, he found it hard to get into the game as the Welsh pack exerted pressure.

First published on Sat 17 Mar 2012 15.59 EDT. Mouritz Botha charged down Priestland's attempted clearance and looked odds-on to secure England's third charge-down try in three matches. Mike Phillips – 6 The tall Wales scrum-half was hard working all afternoon and was verymuch the target of the French trying to disrupt the link between the Welsh half-backs. Replacements: 16-Rob Webber (for Hartley, 73), 17-Matt Stevens (for Corbisiero, 66), 18-Courtney Lawes (for Botha 61), 19-Phil Dowson, 20-Ben Youngs (for Dickson, 61), 21-Toby Flood (for Farrell, 66), 22-Mike Brown (for Foden, 78). Saturday March 17, William Servat – 8 Absolute nugget in his 49th and final Test, even if he was beginning to run out of puff before his 44th-minute departure. After that he was at every breakdown as France fired up in the second half. France Wales: Winner England (1st title) Matches played: 4: Top scorer: Kevin Sinfield - 56 points: Top try scorer: Ryan Hall - 6 tries < 2011. Ashley Young's goal helps England see off a stubborn Wales side 1-0 to move six points clear at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying group G. Within four minutes of the restart the game turned again. Imanol Harinordoquy – 6 Fluffed a few lines in those rare attacks and hung on to he ball when a pass to Louis Picamoles looked to be a try in the making.
With a kick through he was free, gathering a kind bounce to dive over the try-line as his team-mates celebrated in his wake. France are the ultimate party poopers, so they will thrive on this kind of game. Is he beginning to show his age? Wales had three-quarters of the possession and almost as much territory in the first quarter, and although Strettle nearly picked off a poor Alun Wyn Jones pass for an intercept, the Welsh forwards then launched a series of rumbles deep in English territory. The one Welsh position where there is no real cover.

Dickson's quick pass and Tuilagi's power were lifting England's backline. Matt Stevens kept his hands on the ball in a ruck despite repeated warnings from referee Steve Walsh and Halfpenny brought the scores level with just eight minutes left on the clock. They ruined Wales’ party at the World Cup, and that came mainly from their utter dominance in the lineout and stealing some key balls, so Wales need to guard against that happening again. All rights reserved. Farrell then chipped over the onrushing Welsh defence and gathered in space only to be clattered backwards by the monstrous North, and Halfpenny landed his second penalty from distance for 6-6. Jonathan Davies – 7 Sniff of a try in the opening minute that was snuffed out by the wing Wesley Fofana and a lively member of a lively back line all afternoon. Wales have come from behind late on twice in this year’s tournament, and they might well need to do it again here, because the French will lead at times.
However, does not look immediately at home in the open spaces out wide. Wales went through phases after phases but England's defence initially held firm against the 14 men until Jonathan Davies thumped into Farrell, Ken Owens barrelled on and Dylan Hartley went off his feet to allow Halfpenny to take his side back within a single score. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The 2012 Autumn International Series is a rugby league tri-series between England, France and Wales.


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