To conclude its autumn 2025 tour, the XV of France delivered a try-filled and intense match in front of their home crowd, securing a victory this Saturday evening at the Stade de France against...Australia with a score of 48-33. After a first period marked by some inaccuracies, the Blues found their rhythm in the second half to take the lead over courageous but tired Wallabies.
A hesitant but promising first period
The match began with some handling errors from the French side, with their play sometimes messy and several missed opportunities. Nevertheless, the French team managed to impose their style and create gaps thanks to their collective power and the dynamism of their backs. The Wallabies, for their part, showed great solidarity and initiative, putting the French defense under pressure on several occasions.
Despite these initial difficulties, Les Bleus opened the scoring in the 9th minute by Depoortere, who signed a first trial before Ramos They doubled their lead in the 25th minute. Australia continued to press, but Bielle-Biarrey added a try for France in the 31st minute, allowing Les Bleus to go into the locker room with a slight advantage.
A second half dominated by the French national team
After the break, the French team's physical and tactical superiority became even more apparent. The Wallabies, playing their 15th and final test of 2025, began to tire, leaving gaps that the fast-paced French game could exploit. Having started strongly, Depoortere scored a second try in the 52nd minute, closely followed by Dealer.
The sustained pace and continuous pressure from Les Bleus finally paid off: Bielle-Biarrey crossed the goal line again in the 72nd minute and Lamote sealed the victory in the final seconds of the match (79th minute). This series of tries allowed the French to win convincingly, offering an attacking spectacle applauded by the Stade de France crowd.
With this success, the French national rugby team ends its autumn tour on a positive note.
