France 41-17 Australia: World Cup hosts make a statement as they brush aside Eddie Jones’ struggling Wallabies in Paris in their final warm-up match
- France comfortably beat Australia in World Cup warm-up match in Paris
- The home side ran in four tries and Thomas Ramos added 21 points from the tee
- The World Cup gets underway on September 8 with France hosting New Zealand
- Latest Rugby World Cup 2023 news, including fixtures, live scores and results
France rounded off their preparations for hosting the Rugby World Cup with a convincing 41-17 win against Australia in Paris.
A Damian Penaud brace was added to by tries from Jonathan Danty and Gabin Villiere that set the home side on the way to victory, with Thomas Ramos adding 21 points from the tee.
Mark Nawaqanitawase, Fraser McReight and Suliasi Vunivalu touched down for the Wallabies, but a yellow card for Vunivalu early in the second half proved costly.
France get their World Cup campaign underway when they host New Zealand on September 8 in the opening match of the tournament.
Full match report to follow.
France rounded off their World Cup preparations with a comfortable win against Australia in Paris
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