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France face off against Uruguay in Rugby World Cup Round 2 on Thu 14th September 2023 at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.
France won the last encounter but Uruguay are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture, France sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Uruguay holds 14.
The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with France in position 5 and Uruguay in position 14 as such France are favourites on paper.
The official squads for France vs Uruguay will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Melvyn Jaminet has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by France results in a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey
The touch judges raise their flags as Melvyn Jaminet kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Peato Mauvaka from scoring as they record the try for France.
The touch judges raise their flags as Felipe Etcheverry kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Uruguay results in a try for Baltazar Amaya.
Romain Taofifenua (France) is shown a yellow card
Melvyn Jaminet does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Melvyn Jaminet converts the try.
A series of passes by France results in a try for Antoine Hastoy
The kick through from Uruguay has allowed Nicolas Freitas to touch down.
Melvyn Jaminet has kicked a penalty goal.