Hope is allowed: the XV of France inflicted their first defeat on Wales (32-30) in the Six Nations Tournament 2021, Saturday at the Stade de France, a success that allows him to keep a chance to win the title.
The Blues jwill play a final game, late, next Friday (9:00 p.m.) against Scotland at the Stade de France to try to win the trophy. The French will have to win with the offensive bonus point and a gap of at least 21 points to be crowned. Wales miss the Grand Slam.
The French are chasing their first trophy since 2010 and still have a chance to do so after having managed an incredible turnaround after a crazy match.
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Dulin man of the match
On the verge of cashing a crippling fourth try twenty minutes from the end, Fabien Galthié’s men recovered by putting insane pressure on the Welsh who until then seemed to master their subject.
A try refused at the back Brice Dulin for a dangerous clearing which led to the exclusion of the second row Willemse, could have ruined the French chances.
But instead, Fabien Galthié’s men finished with a bang by scoring two tries in the last three minutes by their captain Charles Ollivon and Dulin, elected man of the match. With four tries in total, after those of Romain Taofifenua and Antoine Dupont in first, the offensive bonus is acquired.
The highlights of the meeting
6′- TEST FOR BLUES!
On the next key, the Blues continue to put pressure on the Welsh defense. Taofifenua takes advantage of a mouse hole to come flatten and come to validate the very good start of the match of the XV of France! Behind, Jalibert transforms without problem… 7-0 for the Blues!
Romain Taofifenua opened hostilities in the 6th minute. © AFP / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT
10′- What a defense for Charles Ollivon!
Big alert following the launch of a Welsh game on this scrum. Davies had torn the French defensive curtain, but it takes a huge return from captain Charles Ollivon, and the call for video, to call off the Wales try.
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The superb comeback of Ollivon helped prevent the Welsh try. © REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
11′- THE WALLS RESPONSE!
We could feel it coming this test. Big job of the Welsh pre-packet that benefits Dan Biggar. It is transformed behind and we reset the counters.
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But Biggar quickly got Wales back on track, validating 5 big Welsh minutes. © REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
14′- DUPONT TEST!
HIM AGAIN ! Superb kick from Dulin which benefits Jalibert. The French 10 serves this devil of Antoine Dupont who goes flatten under the posts! Jalibert easily transforms behind.
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As usual, Antoine Dupont has scored a try. © AFP / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT
18′- THE WALES ARE ANSWERING AGAIN!
We must not give them the slightest opportunity to these Welsh people. Navidi is at the end of a big offensive streak. Biggar transforms, Wales comes back to height!
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But Navidi quickly brought Wales up to speed. © AFP / FRANCK FIFE
50′- ADAMS TEST
There is fire in the blue camp and it takes the return as incredible as saving Dylan Cretin who comes to put his hand under the ball while Adams was going to flatten. But the referee, after viewing the video, validates the Welsh test… It’s more than limit…
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After calling the video, Adams’ essay was validated. © REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
58’- The French are in trouble following this destructive maul of the Welsh! Zammit, at the end of the line, flattened in the corner of the in goal, but Luke Pearce canceled the try and returned to the penalty. Haouas takes a yellow card in action.
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The French have come close to the corectional. © AFP / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT
68’- Oh no Dulin’s trial is canceled after video refereeing! Willemse is guilty of clearing a little too high… Nothing is going in the direction of the Blues tonight!
68′- RED FOR WILLEMSE! It’s hard for the French, but this red card seems logical in view of the slowdowns …
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Charles Ollivon’s reaction to the red addressed to Paul Willemse. © AFP / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT
76′- OLLIVON TEST!
Hope is still allowed on this test of the captain! Ntamack transforms… GO!
Charles Ollivon gives hope to the Blues! Only three minutes left in this meeting to overthrow the Welsh! 30-27 for the XV du Leek!
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– France tv sport (@francetvsport) March 20, 2021
82′- DULIN’S ESSAIIIIIIII! INCREDIBLE SITUATION TURNAROUND! IN THE 82ND MINUTE THE BLUES WERE LOOKING FOR THIS VICTORY!
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Brice Dulin, author of a double, offered victory to the Blues after an exceptional match. © AFP / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT
What an INCREDIBLE end of meeting! Brice Dulin scored the offensive bonus test and offered victory to the Habs (32-30)! The Blues have their destiny in their hands to win the final victory on Friday against Scotland!pic.twitter.com/SfPsgoTIx7
– France tv sport (@francetvsport) March 20, 2021
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