Just over two weeks ago, the French XV secured a prestigious victory over England in the Six Nations Championship (48-46). A win that allowed Fabien Galthié’s men to win the competition against their arch-rivals. During this match, a player simply amazed a rugby legend.
Last Saturday, March 14, the French XV welcomed England to the Stade de France. A match that was simply decisive: if the Blues won, they would win the Six Nations Championship. Facing Englishmen always highly motivated when it comes to challenging the French, Fabien Galthié’s men were nervous, but they ultimately prevailed at the last moment with a score of 48-46.
The French XV can thank Ramos
Brilliant throughout the Six Nations Championship, Thomas Ramos once again proved that he was among the best in the world against England. Thanks to a penalty kick converted in the 82nd minute, the Toulouse player secured the victory for the XV de France. Although English, Jonny Wilkinson greatly appreciated the gesture of the French fullback. “It’s incredible to see that from the stands, it’s a rare opportunity for me to see that from this angle. A cathedral-like silence in an 80,000-seater stadium, towards the end of the Championship where it really matters, at a very important moment… To see the silence within him, his ability to approach the kick with balance, poise, rhythm, and such presence, he was 100% committed to it, it was incredible,” said the English legend on RMC Sport.
“He is connected to the gods”
“I know that in such a situation, you do everything you can do, but being 100% focused on the important, starting the move and finishing it well, I believe that at this moment he is connected to the gods. He truly deserved this success and France deserved this tournament. But England can be proud of their last match, even though there is work to be done, as there is for France too, but with the Championship in hand, it’s a good way to move forward,” concluded Jonny Wilkinson. Words that should certainly please Thomas Ramos.
