The Blues, who beat Italy (37-10) last week, are the last undefeated team in the competition.

The Blues (9 points) therefore take the lead in the standings alone ahead of their opponents of the day (6 pts) and Scotland, surprise in Wales (20-17), and while waiting for the match between Italy (0 pt ) and England (1 pt) on Sunday.

In a high intensity match, Fabien Galthié's men scored two tries by scrum half and captain Antoine Dupont (2nd) and prop Cyril Baille (54th).

Enough to dominate the XV of Clover for the third consecutive time, after the victories of 2020 (35-27) and 2021 (15-13).

Back Melvyn Jaminet scored twenty points, all on foot.

The Six Nations Tournament marks a one-week break, which will allow the Blues to breathe a little before resuming their march forward, with the trip to Scotland on February 26, on the road to a first coronation since 2010 .

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