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‘Incredible’ France finish denies Wales Six Nations Grand Slam

After a series of drives led to space out wide, Dulin duly crossed in the corner with the clock 94 seconds into the red to spoil the Welsh party and keep French hopes alive

PARIS: Brice Dulin scored an “incredible” injury-time try to help 14-man France to a 32-30 home win over Wales and stop the visitors from claiming a Six Nations Grand Slam.

Lock Paul Willemse was sent off for the hosts, who can claim the championship title on Friday should they seal a bonus-point victory over Scotland with a winning points margin of at least 21.

“The team believed in their stars, their destiny and their ability to climb the mountain,” France coach Fabien Galthie told France Televisions.

“We knew what was at stake, we knew the opponents, the dynamic they were in, so we knew what to expect but the scenario is…

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