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It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80+2'
Conversion

Baptiste Serin does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charles Ollivon bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

Charles Ollivon sets up the try.

77'
Try

Incisive passing by France is finished off by Virimi Vakatawa, as he goes over for the try.

77'
Conversion

Baptiste Serin makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

76'

Samoa make a substitution with Ken Pisi coming on.

76'

Samoa make a substitution with George Pisi coming off.

76'

The referee awards a penalty try to France.

75'

France put the pressure on with this scrum and it has paid off as they are awarded a penalty try.

74'

Try saving tackle made by Genesis Mamea.

72'

Samoa have won 60 rucks so far this game.

70'

France sub Julien Ledevedec comes onto the field.

69'

Kevin Gourdon departs for France.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Yoann Huget took full advantage.

69'

D'Angelo Leuila comes on for Samoa.

69'

Patrick Fa'apale leaves the field.

69'

What a tackle there by Paul Williams as he saves a certain try!.

69'

Baptiste Serin comes on.

66'

Maxime Machenaud comes off.

66'

Maxime Machenaud curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Wesley Fofana goes through the gap.

64'

Scott Spedding sets up the try.

64'
Try

Silky skills by France ends with a try for Virimi Vakatawa.

64'

Elia Elia comes on.

63'

Manu Leiataua comes off.

63'

France have won 60 rucks so far this game.

57'

Manu Leiataua has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'
Conversion

Maxime Machenaud converts the try.

56'

Spellbinding play by Charles Ollivon is finished off with a try.

56'

What a run here by Charles Ollivon as he gets over the gainline!.

56'

Greg Foe comes on.

56'

Jack Lam comes off.

56'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Jeff Lepa getting some game time.

56'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Vui being replaced.

56'
Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Gael Fickou.

55'

France make a substitution with Camille Chat coming on.

55'

France make a substitution with Guilhem Guirado coming off.

55'

Jack Lam has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

France sub Rabah Slimani comes onto the field.

51'

Uini Atonio departs for France.

51'

Sebastien Vahaamahina comes on for France.

50'

Julien Ledevedec leaves the field.

50'

Logovi'i Mulipola comes on.

48'

Sakaria Taulafo comes off.

48'

Anthony Perenise comes on.

48'

Census Johnston comes off.

48'

Jean-Marc Doussain comes on.

47'

Francois Trinh-Duc comes off.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Gael Fickou getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Remi Lamerat being replaced.

47'

Samoa have won 40 rucks so far this game.

46'

Patrick Fa'apale has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

42'

Patrick Fa'apale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'
Try

A series of passes by Samoa results in a try for Reynold Lee-Lo.

41'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Reynold Lee-Lo being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'
Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

37'

France have won 40 rucks so far this game.

36'

France make a substitution with Cyril Baille coming on.

35'

France make a substitution with Jefferson Poirot coming off.

35'

Trouble here as Wesley Fofana breaches the defence.

34'
Conversion

Maxime Machenaud has kicked a conversion.

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wesley Fofana bursts through to advance the France attack.

33'
Try

Charles Ollivon scores a try for France.

32'

A gap opened in the defence and Charles Ollivon took full advantage.

32'

Wesley Fofana played a key part in that try.

32'

Conversion attempt from Maxime Machenaud has the distance but not the direction.

30'

That's a great try assist by Wesley Fofana.

29'
Try

A stunning solo try from Yoann Huget.

28'
Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

24'

Filo Paulo has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

22'

France have won 20 rucks so far this game.

18'

France sub Guilhem Guirado comes onto the field.

16'

Camille Chat departs for France.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Picamoles goes through the gap.

15'

Maxime Machenaud has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Camille Chat comes on for France.

12'

Guilhem Guirado leaves the field.

12'

Louis Picamoles sets up the try.

12'
Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Virimi Vakatawa.

11'

Charles Ollivon comes on.

10'

Loann Goujon comes off.

10'
Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud kicks the penalty.

9'
Penalty Goal

Patrick Fa'apale has kicked a penalty goal.

7'

Samoa have won 20 rucks so far this game.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

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Match Details

France v Samoa
France v Samoa
Sat 12th November 2016, 10:45am CST
Sat 12th November 2016, 10:45am CST

Points Flow Chart

France win +46
France
Samoa
France
Time in lead
Samoa
72
Mins in lead
2
88%
% Of Game In Lead
2%
0%
Possession Last 10 min
%
0
Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time
Serin
52 - 8
78'
Vakatawa
50 - 8
77'
Penalty Try
45 - 8
75'
Vakatawa
38 - 8
64'
Machenaud
33 - 8
56'
Fickou
31 - 8
55'
Lee-Lo
41'
26 - 8
Half Time
Machenaud
26 - 3
37'
Machenaud
23 - 3
33'
Ollivon
21 - 3
32'
Huget
16 - 3
28'
Machenaud
11 - 3
24'
Vakatawa
8 - 3
11'
Machenaud
3 - 3
9'
Fa'apale
7'
0 - 3
Start

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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France vs Samoa Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Samoa in Internationals on Sat 12th November 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:45. In South Africa it’s at 18:45 SAST, 04:45 NZST in New Zealand, 02:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 EST in the US.

France won the last encounter but France are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, France sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 16.

The two sides are separated by 11 places in the rankings with France in position 5 and Samoa in position 16 as such France are favourites on paper.

France vs Samoa Squads

The official squads for France vs Samoa will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

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FT
33 - 6
FT
23 - 8
FT
Tomorrow
12:00
Tomorrow
12:30
Tomorrow
12:30
Tomorrow
12:30
Tomorrow
12:30
Tomorrow
12:30
Tomorrow
14:00
Saturday
06:40
Saturday
09:10
Saturday
09:30
Saturday
11:40
Saturday
11:40
Saturday
14:10
Sunday
06:30
Sunday
09:10

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