WITH several equally-qualified contenders from within his own Grand Slam-winning side, some may contend that Shane Williams wasn’t the player of the Six Nations this season. However, he was certainly the most exciting.

France 10 Argentina 34

France 10 Argentina 34

France 32 Wales 21

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan saw his Grand Slam hopes ended by a “formidable” French team in Dublin today – but he retains hope of hitting back to claim the RBS 6 Nations Triple Crown.