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France pushed hard by Uruguay but seal 27-12 win

France defeat spirited Uruguay 27-12 in Pool A at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Thursday.

France made it two wins from two at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 27-12 victory over spirited Uruguay in Pool A in Lille.

The hosts were chastened when Uruguay fly-half Felipe Etcheverry’s cushioned cross-field pass was collected by Nicolas Freitas who hared down the left wing for an early opening try.

Etcheverry’s French counterpart Antoine Hastoy soon found a way through the yellow jerseys to score, and two penalties by Melvyn Jaminet gave Les Bleus a 13-5 half-time lead.

Uruguay, ranked 17th in the world, moved to within a point when Baltazar Amaya scored but France substitute Peato Mauvaka pounced on a ricochet to run clear and touch down and Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s late try secured the victory.

LILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 14: Andres Vilaseca of Uruguay celebrates as Felipe Etcheverry of Uruguay scores his team’s second try of which was later disallowed by the TMO Official for obstruction during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Ramos – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
LILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 14: Cameron Woki of France wins the line out during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Ramos – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
LILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 14: Melvyn Jaminet of France scores a conversion during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Ramos – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
LILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 14: Lucas Bianchi of Uruguay wins the line out during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Ramos – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
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