hsbc-sevens
Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Japan nearly go the length of the field in a patient build up, but the ball is stolen at the ruck and France go 80m on the counter to score.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

France strike right back through Delmas who does well to get around the defense before stepping inside a few defenders and going over for a try.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Japan put through a cross field grubber which is perfectly weighted for Chono who scores near the poles. We have a game on our hands!

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Second half is underway. Japan begin the second half well, putting France under pressure and forcing a knock-on.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

After a very long passage of play, Japan win a penalty and take it quickly. Kuwazuru easily gets over the line for Japans first try of the match.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

France make their first mistake by losing it forward at the ruck. Japan have a rare chance to get their hands on the ball.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

France are on the attack, Lakafia straightens the line and easily hands off a defender to score his teams 3rd try. Poor defense by Japan.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Parez collects a Japanese cross kick to score one of the easiest tries of his career. Japan getting punished for their mistakes.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Japan look good early on, but they lose it forward in contact and are punished by Delmas who out strips the defense and scores under the poles.