2023-08-05 18:50:40
Rugby World Cup 2023 in FrancedossierAfter a successful first period, the French rugby team was unable to counter the onslaught of the Scottish XV. This first test match with the World Cup in France ended in a 25 to 21 defeat.
We should have kept only the first period. Despite an effective start to the match with a significant advantage at the break, the XV of France finally lost 25-21 this Saturday afternoon August 5 in Scotland. It was the first preparation match for the Rugby World Cup which takes place in France from September 8 to October 28. A narrow setback for the Blues, who will face the All Blacks in the opening match of the competition at the Stade de France.
However, for 40 minutes, the B team of the XV of France Fabien Galthié version played out its rugby. Asphyxiating the Scottish players in their lair of Murrayfield, the linings and young shoots seemed to fulfill the objectives of the day: despite the encouragement of the Edinburgh public, Gregor Townsend’s men conceded three tries signed by scrum half Baptiste Couilloud, of the newly selected winger Louis Bielle-Barrey and second line Cameron Woki.
Then the Scots came back from the locker room. With anger. Despite 18 points ahead at half-time and half an hour played on the power play, France conceded 22 points and scored none during this second period. Reduced to 14 from the 55th minute, the Scots and their defense held on and scored three tries. The French will be able to take their revenge against their opponents of the day on August 12 in Saint-Etienne during a new preparation match. With a team that we imagine reorganized.
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