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Rugby World Cup: France get off to a good start against New Zealand in opening match
France backed up their opening night victory over New Zealand with a highly entertaining 27-12 victory over Uruguay as the inspired Rugby World Cup outsiders made the second-string hosts work desperately for points while scoring two excellent tries.
Uruguay surprised the home fans when Nicolas Freitas collected a loose ball to score the opening try after six minutes and although Antoine Hastoy and Melvyn Jaminet’s boot outscored France, they were lucky to lead 13-5 at half-time after a second . The try for the visitors by Felipe Etcheverry was harshly disallowed for obstruction.
However, they were not to be denied 13 minutes after the break when Baltazar Amaya scored a brilliant try which Etcheverry converted to bring Uruguay, playing with remarkable confidence, within a point.
France, who struggled with discipline all night, quickly responded with a try from Peato Mauvaka, but were still unable to take command and only managed one more, for Louis Bielle-Biarrey, meaning they missed out on a bonus point four tries and you will have hope. play better in the remaining Group A matches against Namibia and Italy.
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France, scared in the Rugby World Cup by Uruguay’s minnows
France finally defeated a brave Uruguay to continue their perfect start to the Rugby World Cup after claiming a 27-12 victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
But Uruguay pushed them until the end, denying the hosts a four-try bonus point and, had it not been for a charging try, could have been looking for the winning score in the final moments of the game.
Luke BakerSeptember 14, 2023 22:23
Maggie Alphonsi analyzes Uruguay’s performance
ITV pundit Maggie Alphonsi gives her opinion on Uruguay’s brave performance tonight
Luke BakerSeptember 14, 2023 22:10
FULL TIME! France 27-12 Uruguay
France managed to get the win, but what a performance by Los Teros. Here are the biggest moments of the second half.
Luke BakerSeptember 14, 2023 22:02
FULL TIME France 27 – 12 Uruguay
Uruguay fought until the end and were brilliant throughout, but France did enough to hold on. Two victories for France now, but neither in the way that would have been expected.
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:55 p.m.
France 27 – 12 Uruguay 78 min
The clock is ticking, but Uruguay can take a lot of advantage from this, definitely the livelier of the two sides.
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:51 p.m.
DO NOT TRY! France 27 – 12 Uruguay 75 min
Macalou scores after a quick break at midfield as the ball is released from the counter-ruck. He has certainly been one of the home team’s standout players today, but he is penalized for kicking the ball across the ruck and it is disallowed. .
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:47 pm
ATTEMPT! France 27 – 12 Uruguay 72 min
Bielle-Biarrey is the scorer in the corner, it must be a sensation to score in a World Cup at home at the age of 20! France is now approaching bonus point territory, despite how much Uruguay has impressed. The conversion from Jaminet’s wing is good.
Luke BakerSeptember 14, 2023 9:42 pm
France 20 – 12 Uruguay 70min
Uruguay loses the ball and France quickly recovers.
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:39 p.m.
France 20 – 12 Uruguay 69min
And Uruguay now have a penalty for a French knock-on after the lineout! Scrum time again. Uruguay are arguably the more impressive of the two teams in some parts today, this Frenchman certainly not the best version of himself despite the scoreline.
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:38 pm
France 20 – 12 Uruguay 67 min
Another scrum penalty… this time it is again in favor of France. There will be a lot of scrum pens tonight. France goes up the field again and Uruguay defends again.
Imogen AinsworthSeptember 14, 2023 9:36 pm
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