What a game to watch, both these teams at the top of their games, Australia coming off a series win over the Italians and the French a win ova the All-Blacks. The style as was to be expected was a whirlwind of running rugby, both teams making significant meters every time they get the ball.
The Wallabies scrum however is still an issue, Baxter gave away a penalty for going straight down in the 13th minute. Giteau lead the Wallabies back line with cross feild kicks and a superb try fed to him by Mortlock, Turner and Barnes. Great team try. Beauxis scored the first points for France after a late tackle on the French fullback by George Smith. Barnes kicking was not great tin the first half, with miss-directed high balls and a kick that went out on the full and gave the French a good attacking opportunity.
The second half started with as much speed and ferocity. Giteau slotted 2 penalties in the first 5 minutes for an offside interception no12 and then for holding on by Heymans in almost the same spot. Score 16-3. The French couldnt quite get into top gear in the second half giving away penalty after penalty. Beauxis went off injured in 49th minute and replaced by Mas. Australia's poor kicking out of hand continued into the second half with penalties not going out and grubber kicks going straight into the opposition. Ashley-Cooper impressed with his workload, constantly looking to take on the French defense. In the end it seemed that it was one game too far for the star studded French team, after 11 months of matches including victories over England, Wales and New Zealand.
Final Score: Aus:22 -France 6
(Half time score: Aus: 10 France: 3)
Rassie Erusmus take note of the Ausies gameplan, this is how the Stormers need to play their rugby.
MM
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