Japan vs France

Match timeline

1. 77' Marko Gazzotti is shown yellow and heads to the sin bin for ten minutes. 77' Yellow card: Marko Gazzotti (France)
2. 58' Matthieu Jalibert is down to the sin bin for ten minutes after picking up a yellow card. 58' Yellow card: Matthieu Jalibert (France)
3. 52' Maxime Lucu converts to stretch France's commanding advantage over Japan in this second half. 52' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 15 – 42 France
4. 51' Maxime Lamothe powers over to extend France's commanding lead in the second half! 51' Try: Maxime Lamothe (France) — Japan 15 – 40 France
5. 44' Ntamack converts and France extend their advantage with the extras! 44' Conversion: Romain Ntamack (France) — Japan 15 – 35 France
6. 43' Matthieu Jalibert crashes over for France, who extend their advantage before the break. 43' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — Japan 15 – 33 France
7. 36' Takuro Matsunaga's conversion keeps Japan in this contest but France maintain their commanding advantage. 36' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 15 – 28 France
8. 35' Sojiro Otsuka powers over for Japan, but France still hold a commanding advantage on the scoreboard. 35' Try: Sojiro Otsuka (Japan) — Japan 13 – 28 France
9. 31' Maxime Lucu's conversion extends France's commanding advantage over Japan with a powerful first-half display. 31' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 28 France
10. 30' Maxime Lucu dives over for France, who stretch their advantage with a crucial try before the break! 30' Try: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 26 France
11. 24' Maxime Lucu nails the conversion and France extend their advantage over Japan with the extra two points. 24' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 21 France
12. 23' Roumat powers over for France to extend their advantage in the opening half! 23' Try: Alexandre Roumat (France) — Japan 8 – 19 France
13. 20' Maxime Lucu converts to extend France's advantage over Japan. 20' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 8 – 14 France
14. 19' Harry Hockings goes to the sin bin for ten minutes after receiving a yellow card for his infringement. 19' Yellow card: Harry Hockings (Japan)
15. 19' Matthieu Jalibert crashes over for France to edge their noses in front with a crucial early try! 19' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — Japan 8 – 12 France
16. 15' Kippei Ishida touches down for Japan and they edge into the lead in a thrilling opening quarter! 15' Try: Kippei Ishida (Japan) — Japan 8 – 7 France
17. 10' Takuro Matsunaga opens Japan's account with the boot, but France still hold the advantage here. 10' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 3 – 7 France
18. 3' Maxime Lucu converts beautifully as France establish an early foothold in this contest. 3' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — Japan 0 – 7 France
19. 2' Maxime Lamothe powers over for France to strike early and take the lead! 2' Try: Maxime Lamothe (France) — Japan 0 – 5 France
20. Full-time: Japan 15 – 42 France
21. Second half under way
22. Half-time: Japan 15 – 28 France
23. Match started