By the editorial staff
Published 22 minutes ago, Updated now
Antoine Dupont with the jersey of the French rugby sevens team. PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP
The French rugby sevens team won with mastery, against the British (19-12) on Saturday during the Los Angeles Sevens. Antoine Dupont, who entered the second period, was decisive.
After its success against Canada, the Blues won, with mastery, against the British (19-12). Before the clash against Fiji (this Saturday at 11:22 p.m., to follow on our site), the French 7s team is already qualified for the quarter-finals of the Californian stage of the world circuit. Parez first scored for the Blues, scoring his 101st try with France 7.
Before the break, the British came back into the game by scoring in their turn. Before doubling the lead at the very start of the second half. But on the return, the ball was recovered by the Tricolores and flew to Timo who scored in the corner. Antoine Dupont, who entered the second period, was then decisive with a nice kick for Epee’s corner try. Allowing the French team to validate its ticket for the quarter-finals.