England stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
The Grand Slam is still on for England thanks to a 23-13 win at Twickenham, with Manu Tuilagi’s fortunate 54th-minute try helping to turn the tide after the winless French went into halftime 10-9 ahead.
England took a giant stride toward the Six Nations title by battling past France on Saturday, but defending champion Wales could push its old rival all the way after beating Italy to maintain its resurgence.
The Grand Slam is still on for England thanks to a 23-13 win at Twickenham, with Manu Tuilagi’s fortunate 54th-minute try helping to turn the tide after the winless French went into halftime 10-9 ahead.
Wales looks like the only team able to stop the English juggernaut from a first clean sweep in the competition since 2003.
A 26-9 win in torrential rain in Rome earned the Welsh a second straight victory, with Jonathan Davies and Alex Cuthbert scoring their second-half tries and fullback Leigh Halfpenny kicking 16 points.
Wales’ home match against England on the final weekend looks set to decide the destination of the title.
“The Grand Slam doesn’t cross people’s minds, our feet are firmly on the ground,” said England captain Chris Robshaw. “We are in a good place.”