Rugby News & Blogs
Please login/register for access
Subscribe to new posts
Post Icon
Australia triumph against France in Paris
 The Wallabies meet Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, a week after their 18-13 win against the French at Stade de France. They are so far unbeaten on their European tour, but will look to lift their game as they were in some respects pretty lucky to come away with a win in Paris, thanks to some poor kicking from the hosts. Hooker Stephen Moore and wing Peter Hynes scored tries for the Wallabies while flyhalf Matt Giteau added a conversion and two penalties. France were awarded a penalty try just before halftime after tearing down an Australian scrum. Fullback Maxime Medard also kicked a 50-metre drop goal which brushed the crossbar. France flyhalf David Skrela slotted a conversion and a penalty but also missed five penalties and a drop goal. "It was not a miracle, it was just a rugby game and sometimes it's just like that," said Australia coach Robbie Deans, who answered all questions in French during the press conference. "I think our discipline was good but there were a lot of penalties. Maybe, next time we'll adjust to the referee," he added. French coach Marc Lievremont had mixed feelings after the game. "Our scrummaging was the best surprise of the game but there weren't enough scrums. The most frustrating thing is that we didn't manage to put our game together." David Skrela should have won the match for the French, but it was not to be, with his late yellow card capping off a rather disappointing individual display all in all. A win is a win as far as Australia are concerned though, and it doesn
Please login/register for access
Report forum post by:
Report a concern
Comments: