Six Nations Team of the Tournament: France lead the way after Grand Slam triumph

Les Bleus and second-placed Ireland proved much better than the rest of the teams and turned the tournament into a two-horse race.

After the completion of the competition, here is a team of the tournament, one that is dominated by France, who have nine players in it while Ireland are next best with three representatives.

England provide two players and Italy one while 2021’s champions, Wales, and Scotland miss out on selection.

A model of consistency, the Ireland full-back hardly put a foot wrong. Rock-solid in defence, immaculate under the high ball and a strong attacking weapon, he shone throughout the competition.

Finished the tournament as joint top try-scorer on three, and he was a regular threat to opposition defences with his power, angles of running and outstanding positional play.

Scored one of France’s three tries in the Grand Slam-clinching victory over England, and was a key leadership figure in a brilliant defensive structure masterminded by Shaun Edwards.

Forged a high-class centre combination with Fickou, combining aggressive running with wonderful awareness that made him the complete package.

Scored three tries in the tournament, made a total of 439 metres and always looked a threat, whether attacking from deep or inside the opposition 22. His kicking game was also impressive.

The France fly-half has always been a classy operator, and his ability to remain calm under pressure was a driving force behind Les Bleus’ success. Rarely takes a wrong option.

The France captain and current world player of the year did not disappoint. He was at the heart of everything good about his team, combining tactical intellect with attacking flair.

A leading candidate for player of the tournament, he made 65 carries –