Title: “The XV of France prepares successfully for the Rugby World Cup: Back on their victory against Australia”
Introduction :
The XV of France recently won a resounding victory against Australia, thus marking a promising end to preparation before the start of the Rugby World Cup. In this article, we will look back on this match and analyze the performance of the French team, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement as the tournament approaches.
The recap of the match against Australia:
The XV of France ended their series of preparation matches for the World Cup with a convincing victory against Australia. By scoring four tries, including Jonathan Danty’s in the 7th minute, the team showed their attacking power. Wingers Damian Penaud and Gabin Villière also shone, each scoring two tries. However, despite this impressive victory, it is important to note that the French team still have a few aspects to improve before the start of the tournament.
Positives to highlight:
The performance of the new hinge formed by Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert was solid, with assists on three of the tries scored. The third combat line, carried by Grégory Alldritt and François Cros, also showed great determination and was able to respond during the key moments of the match. Also, the finishers, who came on in the 48th minute, brought a welcome freshness to the team and helped keep the momentum going.
Points to improve :
Despite this comfortable victory, some errors persist. In the first half, the team sometimes lacked precision and conceded too many penalties. In addition, certain technical faults such as the two lost touches left a bitter aftertaste in the tricolor frame. It is therefore essential for the team to work on these aspects in order to arrive in the best conditions for the World Cup.
Conclusion :
The victory of the XV of France against Australia marks an encouraging end to preparation before the start of the Rugby World Cup. The team showed promising attacking potential and certain individuals stood out. However, it is important not to slacken the efforts and to continue to work on the points to be improved. With a team in great shape and a solid preparation, the XV of France is ready to face the challenges that await it during the tournament