France stamps mark as huge RWC 2023 title contender after a demolishing 96-0 win over Namibia

France stamps mark as huge RWC 2023 title contender after a demolishing 96-0 win over Namibia

By Mosese Raqio
Friday 22/09/2023
image: World Rugby

France made a huge statement this morning of their intention of winning the Rugby World Cup 2023 on their home ground after a demolishing 96-0 victory over Namibia in their Pool A encounter this morning.

Coming into this match this morning, the French side showed they meant business as coach Fabien Galthié made 12 changes to the side that struggled against Uruguay last week.

France scored a total of thirteen tries with fullback Tomas Ramos converting 12 of them and a penalty kick at goal.

The home side raced to a commanding 54-0 lead at halftime after scoring 8 tries in the first half.

Namibia was denied a try in the early stages of the second half after TMO reviewed a dangerous tackle by Namibian captain Johan Deysel showing a head-on-head contact that led to Namibia being reduced to 14 men for the rest of the game.

France now takes over the lead from Italy in the Pool A points table after 3 games with 15 points.

Italy is in second place with 10 points while the All Blacks are third with 5 points.


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