Bastareaud targeting Slam success

FRANCE centre Mathieu Bastareaud believes a Grand Slam is now top of their agenda after Saturday’s 33-10 victory over Ireland in Paris.

The 21-year-old, who put in an impressive performance opposite Brian O’Driscoll, was upbeat about France’s Six Nations title chances after an emphatic win in Paris.

“The Grand Slam is the objective, as it is for any team,” said Bastareaud. “The result puts us in a good position. After that we’ll go back to our clubs for a week of rest. I think Saturday’s match was reminiscent of last year’s game against Wales. We didn’t let anything go and kept the faults down to a minimum. Of course we’re pleased but there is still a long way to go.”