Blanco, Sella, Camberabero and Saint-André...magic in 1991 | Guinness Six Nations

England v France | 1991
One of the great tries in French rugby history, begun by Serge Blanco, continue by Philippe Sella and Didier Camberabero and finished by Philippe Saint-André. France lost the match, but won a place in the hearts of rugby fans all over the world with moments like this.

[@ivorbiggun710]

The TV director made exactly the same mistake as England did i.e. took his eye off the ball.

[@jean-yvesmartin6934]

the commentator also

[@nottmjas]

Come on, who would have expected such-and-such a joyous and successful counterattack. Only the French would have considered it.

[@FromAgen]

Berbizier, Blanco, Lafond, Sella, Cambérabero, Saint-André !

[@christianlegall3367]

Le panache français.... C'était une autre époque.... Avec la professionalisation , le jeu est devenu plus dur, la technique individuelle et le jeu collectif ont évolué vers plus d'efficacité. Cela ne permet plus d'actions comme celle-ci et bien d'autres.

[@FromAgen]

En étant animés du goût de la liberté, sans penser à l'enjeu, ils parviendraient à inscrire des essais de ce type. Nous avons actuellement les joueurs pour.

[@danielmalachi8793]

I think the crowd reaction is superb here...almost as good as the try itself!

[@clairau]

Yes, it was

[@liammelia6843]

This is probably the greatest try ever scored. The Barbarians try is also great but it must be counterbalanced by the fact that it was an exhibition game. Sadourney's try against NZ is also a great one but Saint-André's try is better for sheer skill and improvisation. The French go 100 metres and hardly have a finger put on them. Camberebero's two kicks in quick succession and at full speed are just out of this world. I find it hard to think of a such a brilliant try scored in a competitive game or when the game was still in the balance. Easy to point to long-range tries when the score is no longer in doubt. Not so much when the game is in the balance.

[@georgehelliar]

I was thinking back to this exact try while watching the game today. Even as an England fan, I remember being amazed as I watched it. How the mighty have fallen.

[@MrAbuse96]

They rise again

[@chrisM33]

@@MrAbuse96 not quite, they were very poor in there losses this year.

[@ryanbrimson8238]

@@chrisM33 Grand slammmmmmmmm 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

[@ivorbiggun710]

Three years on and England are even more dismal and clueless, and yet Eddie remains. Go figure. Apparently England made 'steady progress' this year, which, in my opinion, is RFU speak for 'not quite as crap as last year'.

[@Pandemonis]

Bonjour !

[@johnhealy6676]

I was there Brilliant rugby brilliant day

[@thomasbarnes1498]

Such flair, and possibly one of the best if not the best tries ever seen in the 5/6 nations that was the French. They beat England often back then. This match though England won & with it the Grand slam although the French wouldn't lie down. Love to see a try like that later today, this time from England. 🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉

[@xpat73]

England beat France every year in this tournament from 1989 to 1995. So England won a lot back then.

[@thomasbarnes1498]

@@xpat73I should have been clearer. France beat England and others in the 5 nations error compared to these days. England won alot too.

[@bipper64]

as a french fan i remember this game well.. great try for sure but the game was not as close as the final score indicates..England was clearly better that day and deserved the grand slam

[@konstantineguruli]

Magic! Magic of Champagne rugby! ♥ You won't see anymore because of this evil rule of 22-10 kick and other changes turning rugby into Guardiola-Mourinho football.

[@chrisneall1334]

Wow

[@chrismorgan9460]

Amazing try

[@gg0u1239]

I remember watching that try. Completely typical of France as the flair team. Amazing five nations which France should have won. Unbelievable from both sides. They played each other in the World Cup seven months later and one of the most brutal games ever

[@clairau]

'Unbelievable from both sides', you are damn right As a French supporter I consider this team one of the very best we ever had, but opposite you also had one of the most talented English side ever

[@gg0u1239]

@@clairau I’m actually Irish, but lived in England for a long time. Ireland were woeful at this point. But it’s about appreciating the game. I genuinely think this try is third only to the babas against New Zealand and mark coyne for Queensland against nsw in 94. Great win today for the french

[@jameshackett2786]

Hard pressed to find something as impressive as this since.

[@jean-mariepierre2629]

Des gamins, Qui, S' amusent, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💛💙💚💗💜💝

[@terencemason3245]

That was a awesome try

[@erwanvicat4625]

Kids were having fun on the pitch

[@m.v420]

2 anecdotes sur ce match. La première, j'avais rencontré Franck MESNEL dans son premier magasin à Paris et lui avais, dit que l'EDF pourtant grande favorite allait perdre ce match. Avec un grand sourire et ses rictus, il m'avait certifié le contraire. La deuxième, Didier CAMBERABERO merveilleux sur l'essai, avait raté une transformation sur un autre essai qui aurait donné le match nul (21/19). Devant mon petit écran surpris de sa mauvaise technique pour buter, je lui avais écrit, lui communiquant certains ajustements, pour améliorer ses tentatives face aux perches. Pour les anciens je rappelle qu'il tapait avec la pointe du pied sur le ballon posé droit comme un I et donc sur le ventre mou (façon ROMEU). Mes conseils, se décaler à gauche et taper avec l'intérieur du pied, pour gagner en puissance et baisser la baudruche ovale vers les poteaux, pour avoir une surface moins large, afin de mieux centrer la frappe pour une une meilleure trajectoire de l'ogive. Didier m'avait gentiment répondu et remercié, il a changé par la suite sa façon de buter avec une bien meilleure réussite, véridique....

[@laurentbenard715]

YES THEY DID IT!!!!

[@mafoomatty7494]

Just amazing,out of nothjng only france eh,thank god england won

[@kevincronin6393]

I remember that

[@Calamancotrading]

Best try Rugby has ever seen…

[@hgsert2733]

RIP Camberabero

[@gantzdevries5321]

Truly great great try

[@chrisjames6327]

Reminds me of a try I scored at school. Difference is I didn't need the "help" of my teammates

[@tomdavies6368]

You legend!

[@Mark-ok8ss]

There's nothing like scoring a try against the U13, as the sports teacher, good for you Chris

[@ryanbrimson8238]

What are you trying to say..?

[@thomasuguen8908]

Best part for me, Saint André waiting for the bounce v 0:24.