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France defeats Australia 48-33 in autumn tour finale
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France's national rugby team ended its autumn tour with a 48-33 win over Australia at Stade de France, scoring seven tries in an offensive display marred by defensive lapses. The victory secures the Blues' seeding status for the 2027 World Cup draw. Coach Fabien Galthié praised the positives while lamenting ongoing indiscipline.
France's national rugby team won 34-21 against Fiji on Saturday in Bordeaux, breaking a streak of four consecutive defeats. Despite a strong start with three quick tries, the Blues struggled against the islanders' comeback before securing a hard-fought victory. Coach Fabien Galthié remains pessimistic about Pierre-Louis Barassi's injury but optimistic for Émilien Gailleton.
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France's rugby team suffered a heavy defeat to South Africa (17-32) on Saturday at Stade de France, despite a strong start and a numerical advantage in the second half. Damian Penaud made history by scoring his 40th try for France, surpassing Serge Blanco's record. The Springboks, down to 14 players after a red card, turned the game around with a dominant second half.