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Six Nations 2021: Progress and pain for Wayne Pivac's Wales as Grand Slam dream vanishes
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 04:40
So this is what sporting heartbreak feels like. Utter devastation.France have inflicted this sort of feeling on the Welsh rugby nation before. Few will forget the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final 9-8 defeat in Auckland following Sam Warburton's red card.This turmoil is a new Six Nations experience as Wales wakes up still wondering how they lost in France.England World Cup-winning…
Matt Dawson column: Wales being denied Grand Slam by France will haunt them for years
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 23:33
Wales' late defeat by France to end their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes will haunt them for years to come.They were 30-27 up and in possession when they were caught off their feet and conceded a penalty in the final minute, playing with 13 men, and France took the chance to score.Wales will still win the title unless France beat…
France 32-30 Wales: Jones and Navidi rue Welsh indiscipline in Paris defeat
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 17:23
Captain Alun Wyn Jones and flanker Josh Navidi rue Wales indiscipline late on that helped France deny them a Grand Slam in Paris.The hosts fought back from 30-20 down to win 32-30 in a dramatic finish. It means France now have a chance to win the tournament when they take on Scotland in Paris on Friday.Read more: Galthie accuses Wales…
France 32-30 Wales: Late drama as hosts deny Wales Grand Slam at death
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 15:04
France inflicted Grand Slam heartbreak on Wales in a Parisian thriller to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.Brice Dulin crossed in injury time to clinch an epic bonus-point win and take the tournament to the final match next weekend, when they play Scotland.Wales are five points clear at the top, but have now played their final game.France were down…
France 32-30 Wales: Wayne Pivac 'numb' after side let Grand Slam slip
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 17:40
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac spoke for a nation when he described himself as feeling "numb" as midnight approached in Paris on Saturday.Hopes of winning a Grand Slam had just been crushed in the cruellest circumstances, with Wales conceding a try to France in the final act of a match like no other in Six Nations history. With 72 minutes…
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