France beats Fiji in opening Europe tour

France beats Fiji in opening Europe tour

By Aliki Bia
09/11/2014
Photo: eurosport

The Vodafone Flying Fijians has lost to France 40 - 15 in their opening Europe Tour test match this morning.

France led 14-nil at halftime and in the second half they raised the tempo of the game scoring four unanswered tries.

Fiji conceded numerous penalties and showed lack of urgency in defense as France rattled the Flying Fijians in the second half.

Fiji’s tries came from Alipate Ratini and replacement winger Timoci Nagusa.

Fiji’s next match is against Wales next week.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks put away a spirited England side winning 24 - 21 to make it six wins out of the last seven in London, Australia held off Wales 33‑28 with Fijian born Tevita Kuridrani scoring a try in the match  while Italy came from 3‑10 down to defeat Samoa 24‑13.

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