Six Nations week five review: Wales’ Grand Slam dream ends while Ireland finish their campaign with a comfortable win against England

A late French try crushed Wales’ Six Nations Grand Slam dream as they lost 32-30 in a thriller at Stade de France.

Man of the match, Brice Dulin, went over in injury time, securing the bonus point win and France now have the chance to win the tournament when they play Scotland in their rearranged match.

Wayne Pivac’s side, who have played all their games, will be relying on Scotland to perform against the French.

France ended the game with 14 men after a Paul Willemse red card in the 68^th minute but their relentless pressure and ill-discipline from Wales led to the away side finishing the game with 13-men after two yellow cards.

Despite their 10-point advantage being shattered, a bonus point for Wales means France will need to secure a bonus attacking point win next Friday. If it does come down to point difference, Wales have 61 whilst France have 41.

A brilliant first half saw the teams go in level 17-17 after tries from Romaine Taofifenua and Antoine Dupont equalled by the excellent Dan Biggar and Josh Navidi.

A Josh Adams try in the second half followed by France’s second row Willemse being sent off for an eye gouge on prop Wyn Jones, when clearing out the ruck, meant Wales went into the final 10 minutes with a large lead.

But yellow cards for Taulupe Faletau and Liam Williams in the last eight minutes gave France a much-needed opportunity. Tries from captain Charles Ollivon and Dulin secured a memorable victory with Wales left heartbroken.

Ireland dominate England

Elsewhere, Ireland dominated England in a superb 32-18 victory to end their Six Nations campaign.

Brilliant first-half tries from Keith Earls and Jack Conan, as well as 22 points from the ever-impressive Jonny Sexton, secured the win despite a Bundee Aki red card.

Late tries from Ben Youngs and Jonny May, against Ireland’s 14-men, didn’t gloss over Eddie Jones’ side’s woeful performance.

England are set to finish fifth despite going into the tournament as reigning champions.

Scotland hammer Italy

Lastly, an eight-try thrashing of Italy saw Scotland win 52-10 at Murrayfield.

Two tries each from hooker Dave Cherry and wing Duhan van der Merwe, as well as first-half tries from Darcy Graham and Huw Jones ensured Scotland bounced back from an early Azzuri try.

Scott Steele and Sam Johnson also scored in the second half.

Scotland still have their postponed match against France to play and will need a bonus point victory to secure second place next week.