Rebounding France thrash Australia in Nations Championship
France defeated Australia 42-26 in a Nations Championship rugby match held in Brisbane. Despite trailing at half-time, France scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This match is a significant result in the international rugby calendar, impacting the standings and momentum of both national teams.
Winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scored a brace of tries on test debut, as France came from behind to crush Australia 42-26 in their Nations Championship match in Brisbane on Saturday.
Among eight changes to France's starting 15, Olympic sevens gold medallist Grandidier-Nkanang touched down in both halves to help 'Les Bleus' rebound from their 34-32 loss to New Zealand last week with a bonus-point victory.
The Six Nations champions trailed 21-12 at half-time at Suncorp Stadium, after two early tries from Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight, but they rallied superbly, scoring 30 unanswered points in a four-try burst to dismantle the hosts.
"It was a very, very tough first half," said flyhalf Romain Ntamack. "We knew we had to keep pushing and we're really happy about that second half."
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