LONDON: France secured the perfect boost in World Cup year by retaining their Six Nations title in a dramatic end to the tournament on Saturday, snatching the championship from Ireland on points difference.
Nerves were frayed at the Stade de France where, after Ireland had ruthlessly crushed Italy 51-24 in Rome, Bernard Laporte's side needed to defeat Scotland by at least 24 points.
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