The essential
- France challenges Australia at home this Tuesday from 12:05 p.m. (French time) for its second test match, in Melbourne. At stake: a first victory on Australian soil since 1990.
- The Blues of captain Anthony Jelonch want their revenge after a cruel defeat in stoppage time (23-21 July 7 in Brisbane), while they had the match in hand.
- Fabien Galthié made five changes in the pack of the XV of France compared to last week. The Couilloud-Carbonel hinge was renewed, as well as the three-quarter line.
The match live:
48e. Jaminet responds presently. The back of Perpignan, who has never played in the Top 14, wins in the air and ensures the foot. The Blues get a good scrum in the Australian camp.
44th. The Australian response! The Wallabies equalize. It was the turn of Gordon’s partners to increase the playing time in the French camp. Faulted, the French concede a successful penalty by Lolesio (16-16).
42nd. Nice entry into French. Defense, recovered ball, percussion in the axis, Azagoh pushes, Barlot agitates … the French start well but are sanctioned in the 22 Australians.
41st. It went back to Australia. Louis Carbonel kicked off.
40th. It’s half-time in Melbourne. The XV of France is in front of a short head. The young Frenchmen were effective, facing the Australians who came with more intentions than in the first test, but fortunately still clumsy. The Blues were sharp on their only real action thanks to Damian Penaud. Melvyn Jaminet, inducted scorer for his second selection, was impressive in cold blood.
38th. Australian try! It was inevitable … Just before half-time, the Wallabies return. After two consecutive penalty kicks and despite a heroic defense from the Blues, the Australians got away with a try from scrum-half Gordon. Successful transformation by Lolesio (16-13 for France).
34th. PENALTY FOR THE BLUES! THREE MORE POINTS! Beautiful French sequence with a succession of French percussions by Bralot, Diallo and Cazeaux. The Australians are at fault in front of the posts. Jaminet transforms: 16-6 for France.
31st. Another scratch ball for the French. Phew! New rescue in the 22 m French. After a lost touch, Danty is still here to save the endangered homeland.
29th. Australians hurt. As soon as they have the ball, we feel the Wallabies close to break through. The impacts hurt young Blues. But they hold up well in defense.
26th. Australian penalty. The Wallabies come back to the score: Lolesio adds 3 points after a high French tackle (13-6).
22nd. “It hovers for me” in the stadium. Plastic Bertrand’s hit resonates in Melbourne to celebrate the French test!
21st. THE FRENCH TEST !! DAMIAN PENAUD! The Blues plant the test on their first major action! Crestfallen, served by Vincent, escapes on the wing and will score after a one-two with Woki. Beautiful French efficiency. And Jaminet transforms! 13-3 for France!
18th. Lolesio’s penalty. The Australians return to the score on a French offside (6-3).
15th. The Wallabies are growing. The French suffer and lose the ball too quickly. Behind, the Australians are again close to the try but commit a forward in my 5m. It’s hot !
12th. The Blues still overwhelmed. The Australians are firing on all cylinders. A tumble from the Paisami center puts France in danger. New heroic defense and the Blues miraculously stay ahead of the score at the start of the match.
10th. Jaminet penalty! What efficiency! It is the Australians’ turn to be sanctioned. At ease, Jaminet succeeded in another distant penalty. 6-0 for France!
7th. Australian test refused. The number of winger Koroibete! Served inside on his left wing, Koroibete hooks Louis Carbonel and goes between the posts. Fortunately for the Blues, the action was marred by a forward from the other Australian winger Wright. Free warning for the XV of France.
5th. Jelonch’s turn to snatch a ball. The French captain is present in defense. The Blues are present against the Wallabies who send the game.
2nd. ALREADY 3 POINTS FOR FRANCE! First ball scratched by Jonathan Danty. Melvyn Jaminet scores a superb penalty of nearly 50m. 3-0 for France!
12.55 pm Let’s go to Melbourne! Australians kick off.
12.22 hrs. The hymns ring out. Honor to the Marseillaise in Melbourne.
12 hours. The teams enter the lawn! French and Australians are in AMI Park in Melbourne. The audience is present but sparse.
11:35 am One change for the Wallabies. Pillar Taniela Tupou will start for Australia. This is the only change in Dave Rennie’s XV.
11:30 am The composition of Australia. Banks – Wright, Paisami, To’omua, Koroibete – Lolesio (o), Gordon (m) – Hooper (cap.), Wilson, Valetini – Salakaia -Loto, Philip – Tupou, Paenga -Amosa, Slipper. Replacants: Lonergan, Bell, Alaalatoa, Swain, Naisarani, McDermott, Ikitau, Kellaway.
11:20 am Fabien Galthié trusts young people. Beginners Melvyn Jaminet (at the back) and Gaëtan Barlot (at tailgating) have been renewed. Three newcomers join the pack and celebrate their first selection: the third row of Racing Ibrahim Diallo, the second row of the Stade Français Pierre-Henri Azagoh, and Castres pillar Wilfied Hounkpatin.
11 h 15. The composition of the XV of France. Jaminet – Penaud, Vincent, Danty, Villière – (o) Carbonel, (m) Couilloud – Woki, Jelonch (cap.), Diallo – Cazeaux, Azagoh – Hounkpatin, Barlot, Gros. Alternates: Etrillard, Forleta, Bamba, Geraci, Taofifenua, Macalou, Iribaren, Bouthier.
11:00. Welcome to this live! Follow the shock between the Wallabies and the XV of France live! Kick-off at 12:05 p.m.
