The XV of France humiliated England at home on Saturday, at Twickenham, during the 4th day of the Six Nations Tournament (10-53).
A historic demonstration at his best enemy. The XV of France marched on England, Saturday March 11, during the 4th day of the Six Nations Tournament (10-53). At Twickenham, temple of English rugby, the men of Fabien Galthié crushed an English team suffocated from the start and who could never get out of the trap created by the Blues.
With doubles from Thibaud Flament, Damian Penaud and Charles Ollivon, France made short work of the English, and put an end, with style, to an 18-year drought without a win at Twickenham in this competition.
2nd minute: Ramos launches the Blues after a superb collective sequence
The XV of France did not want to miss its entry, it was downright neat. From the second minute, Charles Ollivon recovers, shifts Thibaud Flament who slips to Ethan Dumortier. The three-quarter center of LOU accelerates over 50 meters, frames his defender and perfectly shifts Thomas Ramos, who easily plays Freddie Steward in speed to open the blue counter during this Crunch (0-5). England is already sounded.
26th minute: Flament sinks overwhelmed English
Following a touch obtained at the foot by Antoine Dupont, the XV of France advance very close to the line of in-goal. François Cros then Jonathan Danty sink the English defenders, before the Toulousain finds Thibaud Flament, who uses his power to resist tackles and make the break at Twickenham (0-15).
40th minute: Ollivon puts the English to the torture before half-time
The sledgehammer. Dominating in all areas of the game in the first period, the French added a third try before returning to the locker room. Following a scrum on the line of 22 English meters, Gregory Alldritt makes a new breakthrough and transmits to Charles Ollivon. The latter then completes the demonstration of the XV of France against a faded XV of the Rose (3-27) after 40 minutes.
48th minute: Steward finally wakes up the XV of the Rose
It’s another England team that seems to have come back in the second half. With pride, the English rebel in front of their public and storm the French camp. Following a long streak across the width of the field, Marcus Smith finds Freddie Steward pushing Thomas Ramos, taking revenge on the man who dropped him on the first try (8-27).
57th minute: the mischief of Ntamack, the double for Flament
Jostled for ten minutes, the Blues end up silencing the start of the revolt. On a small ball kicked by Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack mischievously deviates in the air for Thibaud Flament who emerges, as on his first try, and scores a double. The XV of France validates the offensive bonus and anesthetizes the XV of the Rose (10-32).
60th minute: Ollivon also offers himself a double
Barely three minutes later, the Blues add a layer. On a breakthrough from Thomas Ramos, who concludes his ride with a foot game, the Blues take advantage of a moment of hesitation to hinder the English recovery. Under a cluster of players, Charles Ollivon reaches out to add a try full of opportunism and in turn offer himself a double (10-39).
72nd minute: Penaud tumbles out and joins the party
Faced with completely stunned Englishmen, Gaël Fickou sends a long ball on the opposite wing. Damian Penaud, the only Frenchman in the area, gets rid of a dazed Alex Dombrandt far too easily, and slips on his wing (10-46) to score the sixth tricolor try.
75th minute: Penaud concludes a historic correction
Three minutes later, Damian Penaud validates a last class action of the XV of France. The winger is at the conclusion of a redoubling of irresistible Blues flash passes, against the English who have already surrendered (10-53). The teammates of Thomas Ramos, elected man of the match, sweep their best enemies into their lair and send a message before their last match against Wales next Saturday (3:45 p.m.).