France opened their Autumn Nations Collection with an eight-try victory towards Japan, as Antoine Dupont performed an influential half on his worldwide return.
Seeking to put the ghosts to remainder of their World Cup quarter-final defeat, France have been relentless of their victory.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey settled any nerves with a third-0minute attempt earlier than kicker Thomas Ramos performed a key function in helping Emilien Gailleton’s second attempt with 9 minutes on the clock.
The Courageous Blossoms have been unable to deal with left winger Bielle-Biarrey who scored a 3rd attempt after which assisted Alexandre Roumat’s fourth rating.
The hosts have been out of sight by half-time with Peato Mauvaka dotting down a fifth rating as Eddie Jones’ guests got here into half-time 31-0 behind.
It regarded just like the onslaught may proceed when Jean-Baptiste Gros opened his account simply seconds after the break.
Nonetheless, to the aid of Jones the guests have been sparked into life as Harumichi Tatekawa acquired them off the bagel.
The energy of the French squad was showcased with alternative Paul Boudehent approaching to attain a brace of tries, sandwiched by Tevita Tatafu attempt in response.
France should tighten their defence after they host New Zealand subsequent Saturday night (20:10 GMT), whereas Japan and Jones head to Twickenham to face England on Sunday, November 24.
Speaking Level – Dupont and France children construct to check All Blacks subsequent weekend
With Antoine Dupont again enjoying within the France facet they have been stuffed with confidence because the hosts proved too robust for Japan.
Nonetheless, subsequent weekend New Zealand will check the self-discipline of a French facet who have been responsible of gifting away essential second half penalties.
France will search for winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey to have one other standout efficiency subsequent weekend and his partnership with kicker Thomas Ramos might show key to their success.
The All Blacks arriving on the Stade De France might additionally come as a steep studying curve for proficient children TevitaTatafu and TheoAttissogbe, amongst others.
Participant of the match – Thomas Ramos (France)
The Toulouse fly-half is a vital cog within the French machine, regardless of the skilful play of Dupont typically stealing the headlines.
Ramos added six penalties to the French tally and his placement of attacking kicks have been additionally key in helping a number of tries.
The fly-half additionally performed his function defensively with some final ditch tackles which prevented the guests including to their tally.
Participant Scores
France: Gross 7, Mauvaka 8, Tatafu 7, Flament 7, Meafou 6, Cros 6, Roumat 6, Alldritt 6, Dupont 8, Ramos 8, Bielle-Biarrey 8, Moefana 7, Gailleton 6, Attissogbe 7, Barre 6.
Replacements: Marchand 6, Wardi 6, Colombe 6, Guillard 6, Boudehent 8, Lucu 6, Jalibert 7, Fickou 6
Japan: Okabe 6, Harada 6, Takeuchi 6, Uluiviti 6, Dearns 6, Shimokawa 6, Himeno 6, Makisi 6, Saito 6, Tatekawa 7, Osada 7, Fifita 6, Riley 8, Naikabula 7, Tuitama 6
Replacements: Matsuoka 7, Morikawa 6, Tamefusa 6, Fakatava 6, Tatafu 7, Fujiwara 6, Kajimura 6, Matsunaga 6
