Last-Gasp Heroics Secures Thrilling Six Nations Win for England at Twickenham
In a match that will be remembered for years to come, England produced a stunning late comeback to claim a dramatic 24-22 victory over France in the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Trailing 22-17 with only minutes remaining on the clock, England’s bravehearts dug deep to secure a thrilling win, with winger Jonny May scoring a 77th-minute try to level the scores and send the sold-out crowd into raptures.
The momentum had been firmly in France’s favor for much of the game, with fly-half Romain Ntamack kicking 12 points to help his side take a 12-point lead at the break. England’s struggling scrum, which had shipped several penalties in the first half, was targeted by the French pack, allowing them to establish a foothold in the contest.
However, England’s indomitable spirit and never-say-die attitude allowed them to mount a remarkable comeback. A converted try from flanker Tom Curry in the 56th minute gave them a glimmer of hope, and although France responded with a penalty of their own, England’s scrum-half Ben Youngs narrowed the deficit with a penalty on the hour.
As the game entered its final 10 minutes, the atmosphere at Twickenham was electric, with the home crowd sensing that a late turnaround was on the cards. And it was May, who had been instrumental in England’s revival, who provided the drama. Collecting a clever offload from scrum-half Ben Youngs, the Leicester wing sprinted down the left flank, beating several defenders before crashing over the try line to tie the scores.
The conversion from Owen Farrell ensured England took the lead for the first time since the 21st minute, and although France had one last chance to steal the win, they were unable to capitalize. The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes, with the England players celebrating an unforgettable victory in front of a raucous Twickenham crowd.
Head coach Eddie Jones praised his side’s resilience, saying: "I’m so proud of the team. We showed great character and determination. We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we never gave up. To come back from 12 points down with only minutes to go is an incredible achievement."
May, who had earlier set up Curry’s try with a powerful run, added: "We knew we had to dig deep and find that extra gear. We’ve got a great set of lads who never give up, and we’re all thrilled to have come out on top."
For France, coach Jacques Brunel lamented the loss of their lead, saying: "We had the game in our grasp, but England showed great determination and scored some crucial points at the end. We’re disappointed, but we’ll learn from this and bounce back."
This thrilling victory over France not only keeps England’s Six Nations hopes alive but also serves as a testament to their never-say-die attitude and ability to overcome adversity. As the players celebrated their stunning win, the Twickenham faithful will have left the stadium feeling proud and inspired by the bravery and tenacity of the England team.
