To conclude their 2025 autumn tour, the French national rugby team delivered a try-filled and intense match in front of their home crowd, defeating Australia 48-33 at the Stade de France on Saturday evening. After a first half marked by some errors, Les Bleus found their rhythm in the second half to overcome a courageous but tired Wallabies side.
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, France opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Depoortere , who scored a try before Ramos doubled the 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 halftime 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 French fast-paced game could exploit. Starting strongly, Depoortere scored a second try in the 52nd minute, closely followed by Marchand.
The sustained pace and relentless pressure from Les Bleus finally paid off: Bielle-Biarrey crossed the try line again in the 72nd minute, and Lamote sealed the victory in the dying seconds of the match (79th). This series of tries allowed the French to secure a convincing win, delivering 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.
