Shaken by two extra-sporting affairs, the French XV faces Uruguay in a friendly match. The opportunity to keep their heads in the game and prepare for the next match against Argentina. Follow the match live.
19:58 – Here we go again!
Leo Berdeu kicks off the second half. It is caught by Felipe Aliaga.
19:58 – The players are back
The second act is about to begin.
19:44 – Half time!
It’s half-time at the Estadio Charrúa where the referee sends all the players back to the locker room.
19:44 – Between the poles (7-23)
After the siren, Léo Berdeu once again widens the gap on foot for the XV of France.
19:42 – Monstrous Melee
While the Uruguayan scrum is renowned for its power, the French pack has dominated all phases of conquest since the kick-off. Léo Berdeu will launch himself in front of the posts before the break.
19:40 – Berdeu is missing
After a Uruguayan foul, Léo Berdeu tries to find a nice touch but his kick ends up behind the goal line. The Teros clear their camp.
19:39 – Smart Couilloud
Once again, Baptiste Couilloud shows his malice and finds space in the opposing defense. He passes to Azagoh, who is caught in the 22-meter box.
19:38 – French domination
In the scrum that followed, the French pack completely destabilized the Uruguayans, who were sanctioned.
19:37 – Precious Briatte
Third row Romain Briatte is rewarded. After a superb counter-rock, the French recover possession.
19:35 – New penalty (7-20)
Berdeu continues his foot festival and gives back thirteen points of advantage seven minutes before the break.
19:33 – Confusion
In their 22 meters, the Uruguayans clear but it is blocked by Tixeront. The ball is fumbled towards the right post of the in-goal area. The Teros will finally be able to clear.
19:31 – Kessler’s try (7-17)
After a ball taken into touch, Kessler flattens it with force. Off-center on the left, Felipe Etcheverry converts the Uruguayan try.
19:31 – Arata comes out
A hard blow for Uruguay! Arata limps off, replaced by Inciarte in the scrum.
19:29 – The beautiful game
While the Uruguayans could have taken the three points and opened their account, the Teros went into touch. New throw for Kessler five meters from the tricolor in-goal.
19:26 – The Blues are losing ground
Trailing, the Uruguayans rebel and find space in the French camp. The French remain in place in front of their line to avoid conceding a try.
19:24 – Beria precious!
After a French foul, the Uruguayans go into touch five metres from the French in-goal area. They finally let the ball slip through the net and Beria doesn’t take advantage. Scrum for Baptiste Couilloud in front of his try line.
19:21 – Double for Couilloud (0-17)
After a bad Uruguayan pass and a loss of the ball, Baptiste Couilloud recovers the ball and runs to flatten on the counter. Berdeu transforms in the process.
19:20 – Bamba sanctioned
On the first push in the scrum, Demba Bamba commits too quickly. He is sanctioned by the New Zealand referee.
19:19 – Laclayat leaves
Visibly injured in the ribs, Laclayat was forced to give up his place at right pillar to Demba Bamba.
19:18 – The Blues trapped
In the 22 meters, the Blues chain together pick and go phases. They are finally caught by the opposing defenders who win the ball.
19:15 – The Blues in the opposing camp
After a Uruguayan foul in the previous scrum, Léo Berdeu found a nice touch with a brushed kick.
19:14 – Misunderstanding
The Teros take advantage of a missed tricolor tackle and Arata quickly circulates the ball to the left side. The transmission on a step for Basso is ultimately imprecise.
19:10 – First try for Couilloud (0-10)
After some superb work from forwards Laclayat and Beria, Tixeront managed to secure the ball at the edge of the opposing 22-metre line. The third row finally served Baptiste Couilloud who flattened it in the right corner of the in-goal area. Léo Berdeu converted the try from a tight angle.
19:08 – It’s a pass! (0-3)
Despite the extra-sporting issues, the Blues got off to a good start in this match and took the lead.
19:07 – The Blues face the poles
Uruguayan foul in a ruck. The referee finally comes back to the fault and Léo Berdeu will launch himself for his first attempt.