{"id":52085,"date":"2021-03-16T14:38:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T14:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=52085"},"modified":"2021-06-14T10:03:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T09:03:44","slug":"wales-seek-13th-grand-slam-to-match-english-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/03\/16\/wales-seek-13th-grand-slam-to-match-english-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales seek 13th Grand Slam to match English record"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victory against France in Paris would see Pivac&#8217;s men crowned surprising champions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>THE knives were out for Wayne Pivac \u2013 for some he was one defeat away from the sack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alun Wyn Jones was yesterday\u2019s man, a spent force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, in a remarkable turnaround of fortunes, an incredible Grand Slam is now within touching distance for Wales. Standing in their way is Les Bleus, themselves still possible Six Nations champions, albeit without the Grand Slam holy grail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you asked this side coming out of the autumn whether they\u2019d take four wins from four and going for a Grand Slam, you know the answer,\u201d Pivac said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones-770x404.jpg 770w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones-293x154.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/Pivac-and-Jones.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Wayne Pivac and a Welsh steamtrain <\/strong>(Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skipper Alun Wyn Jones stands on the brink of winning his fourth Grand Slam \u2013 a feat no player has ever achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A physical presence on the field despite his age, with an unparalleled understanding of the game because of it, he has put his doubters to bed this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite romping to a 48-7 victory against Italy in Rome, Jones insisted Wales still have plenty to work on and must stay clinical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were a bit further away from the perfect 80 minutes than we would have liked,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-293x165.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france-293x165.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/france.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>(Credit: Guinness Six Nations)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Y Crunch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>France will be recognised by many as Wales\u2019 toughest opponents so far and are the only other team could still win the Championship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France narrowly lost to England last weekend against the side Wales beat two weeks ago in a <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/03\/02\/should-england-v-wales-be-replayed\/\">match embroiled in controversy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England could manage only four minutes in Les Bleus\u2019 22 \u2013 testament to Shaun Edwards\u2019 work as France&#8217;s defence coach. France themselves only spent two minutes in England\u2019s 22, but the ruthlessness of the French backs meant they still led for much of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-965x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-965x1024.jpg 965w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-770x817.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-1447x1536.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-293x311.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-1400x1486.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic.jpg 1786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-965x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-965x1024.jpg 965w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-770x817.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-1447x1536.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-293x311.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic-1400x1486.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/FRAvWAL-infographic.jpg 1786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pivac will be pondering who to pair with Jones at lock against the enormous French pack. Wales\u2019 set piece has been crucial to their success in the tournament, with a current scrum success rate of 100%, combined with a 94% lineout success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cory Hill performed excellently against Italy, making 25 metres and 12 tackles, but Adam Beard\u2019s 6ft 8in gait and disruptive skills at the lineout could see him start in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/adam-beard-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Adam Beard perfomed strongly in the first three rounds of the tournament<\/strong> (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, with the boulder-like Virimi Vakatawa back to full fitness for France, it seems likely that Pivac will stick with Grand Slam veteran Jonathan Davies at 12 rather than Willis Halaholo, who has looked fearsome off the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heroes on both sides<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams will be looking to their stars to put in a shift this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Louis Rees-Zammit has had an unbelievable Six Nations but the youngster will be tested to new levels under the French highball and the grandeur of the occasion. Will the French permit Wales&#8217; backline the space to unleash Zammit&#8217;s photonic pace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antoine Dupont, despite scoring within 80 seconds, sealed an overall quiet game against England with a clumsy knock-on at the death. The Toulouse scrum-half be looking to put in an improved performance this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the forwards, Justin Tipuric has made more tackles than anyone in the tournament so far (74) and will go head-to-head with French captain Charles Ollivon, last year\u2019s leading try scorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/zammit-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Louis Rees-Zammit takes a light jog around the Italian defence<\/strong> (Credit: Guinness Six Nations)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe last two times we\u2019ve played France, we\u2019ve been on the receiving end of the result, so we know we\u2019ll be in for a massive challenge,\u201d Pivac said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been to Paris and played in a late kick-off in the autumn, so it\u2019ll all be familiar territory for us, which is a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales have the pedigree. They are the most recent side to win a Grand Slam, and a 13<sup>th<\/sup> would put them on equal tally with record holders England, whom they have <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/23\/wales-beating-england-at-rugby-a-recent-history\/\">beaten emphatically in the past<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner of this game will be decided by the strength and skill of the two sides, but in their winning ways, Wales will be able to call upon something no other side has \u2013 Hwyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hwyl: <\/strong>(in Welsh) a stirring feeling of emotional motivation and energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>France v Wales at the Stade de France kicks off at 8pm, Saturday 20 March, on BBC One<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to read more?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-cardiffian wp-block-embed-the-cardiffian\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yDPM0LFxwh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/12\/who-controls-fake-crowd-noise-for-the-six-nations\/\">Who controls fake crowd noise for the Six Nations?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Who controls fake crowd noise for the Six Nations?&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/12\/who-controls-fake-crowd-noise-for-the-six-nations\/embed\/#?secret=yDPM0LFxwh\" data-secret=\"yDPM0LFxwh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Who controls fake crowd noise for the Six Nations?&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/12\/who-controls-fake-crowd-noise-for-the-six-nations\/embed\/#?secret=yDPM0LFxwh\" data-secret=\"yDPM0LFxwh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victory against France in Paris would see Pivac&#8217;s men crowned surprising champions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":542,"featured_media":52231,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,151,4],"tags":[3840,592,154,328,242,763,4314,332,155],"coauthors":[6738],"class_list":["post-52085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-rugby","category-sport","tag-autumn-internationals","tag-france-rugby","tag-rugby-2","tag-six-nations","tag-six-nations-championship","tag-six-nations-rugby","tag-stade-de-france","tag-wales-rugby","tag-wales-rugby-union"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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