After a clinical display against the All Blacks, France was way less convincing against Uruguay.
The French won 27-12 this morning against a spirited Los Teros who were not intimidated at all by the host’s pedigree.
The 49,000 spectators at Stade Pierre Mauroy, more accustomed to soccer than
rugby in this northern part of France, did not like France’s performance, and there were whistles and boos at the final whistle.
Coach Fabien Galthie made 12 changes to the starting XV that dispatched New Zealand a week ago, and the replacements did not rise to the occasion.
France managed three tries, the last by wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who became the youngest Frenchman to play at a World Cup. Antoine Hastoy and Peato Mauvaka also touched down for the hosts, and Melvyn Jaminet kicked 12 points.
