England clinched their seventh successive Ladies’s Six Nations title and fourth Grand Slam with a 43-42 win in opposition to a spirited France aspect on Saturday.
John Mitchell’s aspect noticed off a outstanding second half efficiency from France, who discovered themselves 31-7 at one level after a England’s five-try first half courtesy of Abby Dow, Emma Sing (2), Lark Atkin-Davies and Claudia MacDonald.
France reduce the deficit to 10 factors going into the break earlier than England captain Zoe Aldcroft restored their benefit early into the second half. Kelly Arbey’s attempt saved the strain up earlier than Dow and Morgane Bourgeois scored in fast succession to arrange a nervy end in entrance of the 37,000-plus crowd at Twickenham
France scored an additional two tries within the final eight minutes however England held on to increase their successful streak to 25 video games and sustain momentum going into a house World Cup later this 12 months.
“I’m so happy with all the ladies’ effort, we battled it out at this time. France got here at us so all credit score to us for holding on,” Aldcroft instructed BBC post-match.
“After we construct strain we have to maintain our foot on the throttle. We could have a few drinks after this and luxuriate in tonight!”
