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Nik Simon's alternative Six Nations awards: Alun Wyn Jones was the star of the tournament while England's victory over Ireland was the best game Alun Wyn Jones' name would not look out of place alongside the greatest locks Eyebrows were raised when John Terry gave a speech to England about culture  A second-rate encounter raised more questions about Italy’s tournament place

By Nik Simon For The Mail On Sunday

Published: 23:22 GMT, 16 March 2019 | Updated: 23:22 GMT, 16 March 2019

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Wales won the Grand Slam after defeating Ireland 25-7 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. 

England threw away a 31-0 lead at half-time before Scotland took the lead and George Ford came to the rescue to end the match in a draw. 

Sportsmail's Nik Simon has given his alternative awards now that the Six Nations has finished.  

Fireworks and tickertape explode inside the Principality Stadium as Wales complete triumph

Fireworks and tickertape explode inside the Principality Stadium as Wales complete triumph

STAR OF THE TOURNAMENT

Alun Wyn Jones. His name would not look out of place alongside the greatest locks ever to play the game. He turns 34 in September but plays with the energy of a 24-year-old. Wales have learned to win ugly, and Jones’ authority and gnarly work in the tight were at the heart of it.

HE SAID WHAT?

England winger Jonny May on rumours he was possessed by an animal: ‘Do you think I was possessed by a chicken? I don’t think at any stage that has happened.’ Ireland No10 Johnny Sexton on Rory Best’s leadership: ‘He leads on the p*** with his actions… sorry, on the pitch!’

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