US EditionDepoortere Shines as France Labour to 34-21 Win over Fiji
- On Saturday in Bordeaux, France national team beat Fiji national rugby team 34-21 in their second Autumn international after recovering from a 21-0 lead collapse.
- Nicolas Depoortere's two tries and Thomas Ramos's kicking helped France recover after errors and Fiji national rugby team's powerful backline fueled their comeback.
- Key incidents included Pierre-Louis Barassi setting up Depoortere's early try and Selestino Ravutaumada being sin-binned, while Fiji scored through Kalaveti Ravouvou, Ravutaumada and Jiuta Wainiqolo with conversions from Simione Kuruvoli.
- While France will be happy to snap a four-test losing streak, the victory exposed defensive frailties and a lack of the confidence that made them Six Nations champions this year.
- One week after being humbled 32-17 by world champions South Africa, Les Bleus now head into their final autumn fixture against Australia at the Stade de France next Saturday.
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The Blues won the finish (34-21) after a performance that worries more than anything else, a week after the defeat against South Africa
Winner 34-21 Saturday night, November 15, France's XV did not reassure, a week after his scathing defeat against South Africa.
Depoortère double helps France survive scare from spirited Fiji
Les Bleus fended off a major scare from Fiji Saturday after the game drew equal following France's early 21-point lead. A pair of crucial tries from centre Nicolas Depoortère secured France's victory and brought the team's four-game losing streak to an end.
Ramos and Depoortere Shine as France Holds Off Fiji Comeback | Sports-Games
Ramos and Depoortere Shine as France Holds Off Fiji Comeback France's rugby team, Les Bleus, claimed a narrow 34-21 victory over Fiji in their second Autumn international, with standout performances from Nicolas Depoortere and the reliable boot of Thomas Ramos. The game, held on Saturday, was a test of resilience as the French allowed a significant 21-0 lead to slip away.Having been defeated 32-17 by South Africa the previous week, France initia…
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NotreTemps.comA week after a setback against South Africa (17-32), the XV of France regained the path of victory without reassurance, taking it hard against Fiji (34-21) on Saturday 15 November in Bordeaux.
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