What joy and how beautiful the victory is! France has just won its 9th Grand Slam in the centennial year of the tournament by defeating England. They have truly earned their lap of honor because this achievement was obtained through hardship.
The most delightful aspect of this is that the French beat the English at their own game by being patient, disciplined, and capitalizing on their opponent’s mistakes. This match reflects their tournament, where the priorities were conquest, particularly the scrum, defense, and discipline.
The Blues gave it their all, if only to offer us a grand spectacle, demonstrating remarkable solidarity against the English, who unexpectedly decided to engage in more open rugby. The battle was intense and tough, but the courage and dedication of Lièvremont’s men, with a small dose of luck, ultimately triumphed.
Captain Dussautoir and his teammates could proudly lift the trophy and enjoy the ovation from the Stade de France audience.
