France – Uruguay 27:12: The second division hosts have held the impressive Los Teros to account
France finally beat Uruguay in Lille on Thursday, but it is the impressive South Americans who are having more success.
The hosts, playing with a second division team, maintained their pole position in Group A with two wins out of two, but were defeated by Uruguay, who may now reconsider their pre-tournament goal of qualifying for the next World Cup. pushed to the top and an elimination from the group stage.
Uruguay stunned the home fans when Nicolas Freitas collected a loose ball and scored their first try after six minutes. Although Antoine Hastoy and Melvyn Jaminet’s boot gave France the lead, they were lucky and led 13-5 after one second at half-time. An attempt from the visitors by Felipe Etcheverry was strictly ruled out for interference.
However, they were undeniable 13 minutes after the break when Baltazar Amaya scored a brilliant try which Etcheverry converted to bring Uruguay, who were playing with remarkable confidence, within a point.
France, who had struggled with discipline all night, quickly hit back with a try from Peato Mauvaka, but still couldn’t take command and only managed another try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Additional reporting from Reuters.
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