Les Bleuets are in the semi-finals after a card against the Welshman
A few weeks before the World Cup in France (from September 8 to October 28), the French under-20 team shone in the U-20 World Cup. After Japan and New Zealand, the Bleuets beat Wales (43-19) on Tuesday on the final day of the Hens.
With their third bonus win in as many matches played in South Africa, France won qualification for the semi-finals.
A flawless performance by Les Bleuets ahead of the England challenge
Despite the dismissal of hooker Barnaby Massa, whose yellow card in the 15th minute was changed to a red in the 24th minute, the Beloites largely dominated their opponents by signing six tries, including a brace from their captain Nicolas Deporteri.
First in their group with 15 points, Sébastien Calvet’s goalkeepers are guaranteed to finish their best during the group stage.
A performance that will allow them to avoid Group A of Groups B and C: Ireland and Georgia in the semi-finals. Instead, the Blueberries are entitled to a crunch against the young Englishman, on Sunday, for a place in the final.
Double U-20 World Cup holders France are dreaming of an impressive treble after their success in 2018 and 2019. Only the young New Zealanders have fared better with four consecutive crowns between 2008 and 2011.
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