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Los Angeles: the summary of France – Great Britain
France won in pain against Great Britain on March 2, 2024, for its second group match of the Los Angeles tournament.
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The Blues of 7 began their second day of the Los Angeles tournament with a narrow victory (19-12) over Great Britain on Saturday. They will face Fiji on the night with first place in their group at stake.
After its 24-7 victory against Canada at the start of the tournament, on the night of Friday to Saturday, the French rugby sevens team escaped from the British trap, Saturday March 2, for its second group match at the Los Angeles tournament. Facing an eye-catching team, the Blues took the lead in the fifth minute of play after a good defensive sequence and a perfectly negotiated launch of the sideline game to send Stephen Parez into orbit (7-0, 5th).
Dupont decisive off the bench
Despite the advantage taken by the Blues, the British, back to two points just before the break, went in front after a try from Robbie Fergusson five minutes from time, just before the entry of Antoine Dupont, replacing at the start. sending (7-12, 9th).
Stung, the French finally took the lead from the dismissal (14-12, 10th), before making the break on a brilliant initiative from Dupont for Nelson Epée in the corner (19-12, 13th). Obviously satisfied with the defensive bonus point, the British preferred, at the siren, to be satisfied with it rather than trying to seek a draw at the risk of losing everything.
This second victory in a row in this Los Angeles tournament ensures the Blues one of the first two places in Group C, directly qualifying for the quarters. They will play at the head of the group during the night (11:22 p.m.) against Fiji, before looking ahead to the knockout phase, which will begin early Sunday morning.
