France eventually saw off a brave Uruguay to continue their perfect start to the World Cup after grinding out a 27-12 win at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. The home fans, though, were then left in stunned silence early on when Nicolas Freitas picked up the loose ball to dart down the left and score in the corner.
France responded with a try through Antoine Hastoy and Melvyn Jaminet penalties. before Romain Taofifenua was sin-binned after catching Santiago Arata high with his shoulder going into a tackle. Uruguay, playing their first match in Pool A, had a try ruled out in the 35th minute when Felipe Etcheverry dived over, with Tomas Inciarte penalised for an obstruction in the build-up as France went into half-time 13-5 ahead.
France has two tries disallowed - Gabin Villiere and Sekou Macalou denied - either side of Baltazar Amaya powering over in the corner, but Peato Mauvaka and youngster Louis Bielle-Biarrey eventually sealed a hard-fought win. Read back all the action from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy with our dedicated Rugby World Cup blog below!
