Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Saturday November 9, 2024 at 11:21 p.m.
The XV of France largely dominated Japan (52-12) this Saturday at the Stade de France as part of its first meeting of its November tour. A great dress rehearsal one week before the big meeting against the All Blacks.
Four months after the sad summer tour in Argentina, the XV of France has found a smile again. And the taste of success too (52-12). Facing Japan at the Stade de France, the Blues quickly took the bull by the horns to avoid falling into the Japanese trap as in 2017 when the two nations separated with a parity score (23-23). Quickly, the Tricolores took control of the match through Louis Bielle-Biarrey (4th). In addition to putting the French man of the match.
Between these two achievements, two players also scored points. Not expected in starting roles before the Blues rally, Emilien Gailleton (11th) and Alexandre Roumat (20th) gave Fabien Galthié's men a comfortable lead. Released, they scored four additional goals, including a double for replacement Paul Boudehent (57th, 66th). Hooker Peato Mauvaka (34th) and prop Jean-Baptiste Gros (42nd) also made their contribution, bringing the number of French tries to eight.
The XV of France reassures itself before the All Blacks
Opposite, Harumichi Tatekawa (50th) and the 3rd line of the UBB Tevita Tatafu (62nd), the namesake and cousin of the right pillar of the XV of France, softened the score of the Brave Blossoms. They will have to re-mobilize one week before a Test match scheduled against Uruguay. As for the XV of France, this victory served as a dress rehearsal before the highlight of this November tour in a week against New Zealand. An opponent in great shape. Since they landed on the Old Continent, the All Blacks have imposed their law on England (22-24) and Ireland (13-23).
