France 27-12 Uruguay: Second-string hosts made to work by Los Teros
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rance finally battled previous Uruguay in Lille on Thursday however it’s the spectacular South Americans who come away with extra credit score.
The hosts, taking part in a second-string crew, make it two wins from two to stay in pole place in Pool A, however have been pushed all the way in which by Uruguay, who might now rethink their pre-tournament intention of qualifying for the following World Cup and a group-stage exit.
Uruguay surprised the house followers when Nicolas Freitas scooped up a unfastened ball to attain the opening attempt after six minutes and although Antoine Hastoy and the boot of Melvyn Jaminet edged France clear, they have been fortunate to guide 13-5 at half-time after a second attempt for the guests by Felipe Etcheverry was harshly dominated out for obstruction.
They have been to not be denied 13 minutes after the break although as Baltazar Amaya scored an excellent attempt that Etcheverry transformed to carry Uruguay, taking part in with exceptional confidence, inside a degree.
France, fighting self-discipline all evening, hit again shortly with a attempt by Peato Mauvaka and however have been nonetheless unable to take command and managed just one extra, for Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Additional reporting by Reuters.