Japan vs France

Match timeline

1. 77' Marko Gazzotti goes to the sin bin for ten minutes after receiving a yellow card for his indiscretion. 77' Yellow card: Marko Gazzotti (France)
2. 58' Jalibert's in the sin bin! France down to fourteen men for the next ten minutes after that yellow card. 58' Yellow card: Matthieu Jalibert (France)
3. 52' Lucu's conversion extends France's commanding advantage over Japan as the second half unfolds. 52' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 15 – 42 France
4. 51' Maxime Lamothe powers over for France to extend their commanding advantage over Japan! 51' Try: Maxime Lamothe (France) — Japan 15 – 40 France
5. 44' Ntamack slots the conversion and France stretch their advantage with the boot. 44' Conversion: Romain Ntamack (France) — Japan 15 – 35 France
6. 43' Jalibert dots down and France extend their advantage as the half draws to a close. 43' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — Japan 15 – 33 France
7. 36' Matsunaga converts to add the extras, but Japan remains firmly in arrears against France. 36' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 15 – 28 France
8. 35' Sojiro Otsuka crashes over for Japan, but France still hold a commanding advantage in this encounter. 35' Try: Sojiro Otsuka (Japan) — Japan 13 – 28 France
9. 31' Maxime Lucu converts to extend France's commanding advantage over Japan. 31' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 28 France
10. 30' Maxime Lucu powers over for France, who stretch their advantage further in a dominant first-half display. 30' Try: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 26 France
11. 24' Maxime Lucu converts to extend France's commanding advantage over Japan. 24' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 21 France
12. 23' Roumat powers over for France, who extend their advantage with a crucial try! 23' Try: Alexandre Roumat (France) — Japan 8 – 19 France
13. 20' Maxime Lucu adds the extras as France push further ahead in this opening period. 20' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 14 France
14. 19' Harry Hockings is in the sin bin after receiving a yellow card for his infringement in play. 19' Yellow card: Harry Hockings (Japan)
15. 19' Matthieu Jalibert dots down for France and they edge ahead of Japan in a tight contest. 19' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — Japan 8 – 12 France
16. 15' Kippei Ishida crashes over to put Japan into a narrow lead against France! 15' Try: Kippei Ishida (Japan) — Japan 8 – 7 France
17. 10' Matsunaga slots the penalty but Japan remain trailing as France hold their advantage. 10' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 3 – 7 France
18. 3' Maxime Lucu adds the extras as France extend their early advantage with the conversion. 3' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 0 – 7 France
19. 2' Maxime Lamothe crashes over in the corner and France strike early with the first points on the board! 2' Try: Maxime Lamothe (France) — Japan 0 – 5 France
20. Full-time: Japan 15 – 42 France
21. Second half under way
22. Half-time: Japan 15 – 28 France
23. Match started