PARIS :France hit a woeful Japan for eight tries in an emphatic 52-12 autumn series win on their Stade de France return on Saturday following last year's World Cup on home soil, gearing up in style for next weekend's clash with New Zealand.
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v Japan - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 9, 2024 Japan's Jone Naikabula in action with France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v Japan - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 9, 2024 France's Damian Penaud in action REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste Japan, who reached halftime 31-0 adrift, mustered two tries through Harumichi Tatewaka and Tevita Tatafu after the break with Naoto Saito converted one as they suffered their sixth consecutive loss since Eddie Jones took over again at the end of last year.
In a one-sided first half, they showed Jones, who vows to make Japan a top-four side, that the way into the elite would be a long process under the Australian's guidance. Gailleton added another after collecting a clever cross-kick from Ramos, who converted to put France 12-0 up after 10 minutes.Another low kick by Bielle-Biarrey caused the Japan defence some torment and Roumat touched down while Les Bleus were barely bothered by their opponents.
The sixth try came two minutes into the second half as Gros, also set up by Dupont, powered through the Japanese defence.
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