France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch their first win over Australia in Brisbane since 1972. It was a familiar […] The post France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship appeared first on The Namibian .
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.
After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch their first win over Australia in Brisbane since 1972.
It was a familiar story for the Wallabies, who led Ireland last Saturday only to lose by two points.
They matched France in the first 40 minutes but faded badly in the second as the speed of the French attack proved overwhelming.
“We were very happy going in at half-time. 21-12 up, we put ourselves in a great position there,” said Australia captain Harry Wilson.
“Then the big second half and we’re learning that you need to play a good 80 minutes.
