Get Set: Ireland vs. France in a Showdown You Won't Want to Miss This Year!

A dramatic edition of the Six Nations to rival any in recent memory was settled with the final kick as Thomas Ramos secured back-to-back titles for France . Ramos’s nerveless strike with the clock dead against England provided a fitting finale to a remarkable campaign of twists and turns, with Ireland narrowly finishing second thanks to the full-back’s penalty Scotland pushed to a new level to challenge for a title, though ultimately fell short again, while both Italy and Wales could take heart after ending long waits for wins over England and in the Six Nations respectively. And what of Steve Borthwick’s side?

A disappointing campaign ended with four defeats but an improved showing in Paris perhaps provides hope for the future. Which individuals stood out across the five rounds? Here is The Independent ’s selection for the team of the tournament: Loosehead prop: Jean-Baptiste Gros, France There might have been other props more prominent at the set-piece, yet Gros got through a load of work for France.

Be it biffing back carriers in defence or showing both aptitude as a carrier and delicate hands in attack, the loosehead was uber impressive. Hooker: Dan Sheehan, Ireland Dan Sheehan scored against Scotland (PA Wire) Such a fine athlete, Sheehan’s nuts and bolts are now just as trusted as what he can do in the loose. A word for Jamie George , as well, who always fronted up in a tough England campaign.

Tighthead prop: Simone Ferrari, Italy Italy's scrum was one of the stories of the tournament (AFP via Getty Images) He may have missed the final round but Simone Ferrari was a titan throughout in a tournament of such strides for Italy. A set-piece force, Ferrari also provided a number of thumping hits in the Ireland game particularly. Joe Heyes was probably England’s best player from start to finish.