France faces Japan for its first test of the fall, double for Bielle-Biarrey and Boudehent

Five tries in the first half

It all started in a strange way, however, with a cackle from the player who was most anticipated of the evening: captain Antoine Dupont, back in the selection after his Olympic exploits with France 7. His blocked entry kick made a thrill in the stadium, but the surprise was short-lived. Behind, the Blues rolled out. It was a game for the wingers, and Théo Attissogbe, who replaced an ill Damian Penaud at the last moment, and Louis Bielle-Biarrey had a field day. Especially the Bordeaux player, moreover, who was in all the good places. The Blues scored five tries in the first period, going into the break with a large advantage of 31-0.