Never two without three for the Blueberries. After beating Japan (75-12) and New Zealand (35-14), Sébastien Calvet’s men dominated Wales on Tuesday for their third and final group match at the U20 World Cup. in South Africa. Victory 43-19 for the XV of France, which has an appointment with England on Sunday in the semi-finals.
Clearly above, the men of Sébastien Calvet set a pace far too intense for the Welsh quickly overwhelmed. After a first penalty against the posts of Clément Mondinat (5th) to launch his partners on the scoreboard, Nicolas Depoortere concluded a monumental action of more than 90 meters to make a first gap (10th). Subsequently, the first yellow (14th) then red (24th) card awarded to Grenoble hooker Barnabé Massa for a virulent entry with his head in a ruck, did not slow down the French who were determined to increase the score, which which was the case with the tests of Mondinat (19th) and Leo Carbonneau (22nd).
Despite the test of the reaction of the young players of the Leek XV just before the break to go back to the locker room at 24-7 in their favor, the tricolors were able to continue their march forward during the second act. Captain Nicolas Depoortere put an end to all suspense as soon as the recovery with a corner try after a game at the foot of Mondinat (42nd). Subsequently, Lacombre (58th) and Moustin at the very end of the game (79th) completed a wide success, despite the opposing assaults, concluded twice in the second half, by Florence (48th) then Houston (72nd). Brave, the Welsh were unable to cope with the talent and power of Nicolas Depoortere’s teammates.
