Penalty to Russia

France break out of their 22 but, play is halted as France penalized for obstruction

Russia get the ball over the try line but excellent defense from France forces the ball to be knocked on by Russia . No try

Penalty to Russia and they tap and go

Russia in possession now and inside the French 22

France gather but, are penalized for holding on

Russia with restart for the second half

The hooter sounds and France end the half by hacking the ball into touch

France attack again straight from the kick off and the Russian defense caught napping. Allowing the ball to bounce and France pounce with a second successive try

Russian defense breached and its Barry that strolls through for the first score of the game