Social media reaction to England’s Six Nations Grand Slam
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England claimed their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2003 by defeating France 31-21 in Paris, handing new coach Eddie Jones immediate success at the helm.
This was a some turnaround for a team that became the first World Cup hosts to be knocked out at the group stage under Stuart Lancaster six months ago.
The feat was roundly celebrated at the final whistle, both on the pitch and online.
Here’s the best of the reaction from Twitter as Dylan Hartley lifted the Six Nations trophy:
The moment the final whistle blew, as filmed by the England social media team
The moment you win your first #GrandSlam in 13 years #carrythemhome ? https://t.co/JeoNcB0rFr pic.twitter.com/BZhNwpvLJd
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 19, 2016
Paul Hayward praised the side for their domination of their closest rivals
That was a desperately hard game to win – but England came through 31-21 and are true Grand Slam champions. Superb against Wales and France.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) March 19, 2016
Will Greenwood gave an insight into the strategy that helped England win it all
South Africa won world cup 2007 with control of touchline. @EnglandRugby have won the #grandslam based on the same domination. #Borthwick
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) March 19, 2016
Then told the team to paint the town red
Amazing work @EnglandRugby Well done. Enjoy the long night.. @DylanHartley has led us to European Glory.. Rock stars!! #TopMoment
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) March 19, 2016
Sports stars from across the country heaped praise on Hartley’s men
@EnglandRugby Eddie Jones big congrats men #WinningMentality #GrandSlam
— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) March 19, 2016
Congrats @George_Fordy ?? grand slam for the @EnglandRugby lads.. Well done! #SixNations pic.twitter.com/w31Z2voEQ0
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 19, 2016
Great news to wake up to! @EnglandRugby hell of an effort ?? class lads congrats! @J_George2 @owen_faz ?? #grandslam #ENG
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) March 20, 2016
Well done @EnglandRugby ?#GrandSlam #SixNations #Champions ?
— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) March 19, 2016
While England’s own Twitter account was quick to get the celebrations underway
Is anyone else feeling just a little bit…? #GrandSlam #carrythemhome pic.twitter.com/z4DNeJ3aon
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 19, 2016
Dylan Hartley woke up with something new in his bed
A photo posted by dylanhartley (@dylanhartley) on
While his predecessor shared a moment of dressing room joy
And James Haskell asked if the side needed a real number 7
Just quietly!!@ChrisRobshaw anyone got the number of a real 7?? pic.twitter.com/DexIIENK3N
— James Haskell (@jameshaskell) March 19, 2016
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