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France resoundingly beat Wales, but lose Six Nations title to Ireland

France's fly-half Romain Ntamack (L) runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby union international match between France and Wales at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, north of Paris, March 18, 2023. © Franck Fife, AFP

Defending champion France completed its Six Nations campaign by scoring five tries in an entertaining 41-28 win against Wales, but it wasn't enough to retain the title as Ireland beat England 29-16 later Saturday to clinch a Grand Slam.

France got the attacking bonus point it needed to move one point ahead of Ireland before its game against England in Dublin. But Fabien Galthié's side needed No. 1-ranked Ireland to lose without collecting a defensive bonus point. 

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