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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

How to watch France vs Australia: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

France concluded their preparations for their home Rugby World Cup in fine fashion with a convincing 41-17 win over Australia.

At a buoyant Stade de France, the hosts showed off their attacking range to accelerate away in the second half.

The Wallabies impressed in the first half with their own varied play with ball in hand, but failed to make a series of opportunities inside the French 22 count and fell to a fifth successive defeat since Eddie Jones was installed as head coach.

And with Antoine Dupont, Matthieu Jalibert and Thomas Ramos expertly pulling the strings, France’s backs repeatedly cut a fatiguing visiting side to ribbons to sign off in style ahead of the tournament.

Fabien Galthie’s side open the World Cup with a mouthwatering clash with New Zealand in Paris on Friday 8 September.

Australia begin their tournament back at the Stade de France a day later, with the Wallabies taking on Georgia.

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