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Paris 2024 – Rugby 7s: all the French tries against Uruguay
After a draw against the United States earlier in the day, the French team had a difficult time overcoming the Uruguayans (19-12) on Wednesday. Antoine Dupont scored his first try in the competition.
It was a painful qualification, but the essentials were assured. In difficulty throughout the match, the Blues absolutely had to win against Uruguay in Group C, Wednesday, July 24. As against the United States earlier in the afternoon, the French started their match well. Jordan Sepho, very prominent in the match, managed to launch Antoine Zeghdar for the first try of the match. But it was Uruguay who managed to take the lead before the break thanks to a converted try, the Blues were then close to elimination.
This is the moment chosen by Antoine Dupont, starting for the second time, to demonstrate the class player that he is. Two rumbles before flattening in the in-goal area for a try that matches his talent. Jefferson-Lee Joseph then showed his speed to score the third try for the Blues, the one for victory. The French will be back at the Stade de France on Thursday. They will first play at 3:30 p.m. against the Fijians, double reigning Olympic champions, before playing their quarter-final, whose opponent will not be known until the end of the group stages.