Wallaroos give up big lead as France make miracle comeback in match delayed by burning bus
The Australian women's rugby team, the Wallaroos, lost to France 29-26 after squandering a 19-point lead. The match was notably delayed by a bus fire near the stadium in Aix-en-Provence.
Why it matters
This match highlights the unpredictable nature of international sports and the challenges of maintaining momentum during high-stakes competitions.
Pauline Bourdon Sansus jumps to score a try in France’s comeback win against Australia at the Stade Maurice David./Getty Images Pauline Bourdon Sansus jumps to score a try in France’s comeback win against Australia at the Stade Maurice David./Getty Images Australia women's rugby union team Wallaroos give up big lead as France make miracle comeback in match delayed by burning bus Australia fall 29-26 to France in Test in Aix-en-Provence
Depleted hosts storm home on extraordinary day of rugby
Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia’s Wallaroos have been left frustrated after a potentially huge Test win got away as an undisciplined France escaped with a miraculous comeback, having been 19 points down and reduced to just 11 players at one stage.
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