Servat warns of Grand Slam distraction

FRANCE hooker William Servat has urged his team-mates to put all talk of the Grand Slam to one side as they prepare for today’s crunch battle with England in their final RBS 6 Nations test.

Marc Lievremont’s men have exceeded expectations this year and, despite injury problems which have dogged them since even before the start of the tournament, are now favourites to beat England in Paris, completing a clean sweep of victories.

Les Bleus could already be Six Nations champions by the time they take to the pitch, with Ireland’s match against Scotland taking place nearly three hours earlier.