Carried by a Cyril Baille XXL, an intractable defense and two tries from Damian Penaud, the Blues exorcised their Scottish ghosts.

With the way.

After two setbacks in the Tournament, Fabien Galthié's men spent six tries against Scotland under control at home for the first time since 2014.

The joy of French winger Damian Penaud, after his scored try against Scotland, during the Six Nations Tournament, February 26, 2022 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh ANDY BUCHANAN AFP

They are now comfortably settled at the top of the rankings, a first Grand Slam since 2010 in full view.

In the other match of the day, England dominated Wales, defending defending champion.

After having tripped over the carpet against Scotland and then rolled out in Italy, the XV de la Rose is back in the race for the title, carried by its new nugget Marcus Smith, 18 points on its own.

England opener Marcus Smith, author of 18 points, hits a penalty against Wales, during the Six Nations Tournament, February 26, 2022 at Twickenham Stadium, west London Glyn KIRK AFP

Serene at the break (12-0), Eddie Jones' men complicated the task, suffering and conceding two tries from Adams (53rd) and Biggar (61st).

But it was Smith who had the last word.

The joy of the English, after their victory, 23-19 against the Welsh, during the Six Nations Tournament, February 26, 2022 at Twickenham Stadium, west London Glyn KIRK AFP

The third day of the 2022 Six Nations Tournament ends on Sunday with the meeting between Ireland and Italy in Dublin.

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