France win comfortably despite Canada scoring some great tries at Stadium MK

Frederic Michalak was in sublime form as France dismantled Canada in a thoroughly entertaining game at Stadium MK. Canada played a fantastic brand of attacking rugby, but France's power showed and they ultimately came away with a 41-18 victory. France got up to a 17-0 lead but that didn't deter Canada, as they spun the ball wide and with DTH van der Merwe again integral to their success, they scored two quick tries. The official highlights (above) don't really do the tries any justice, but they came from deep with multiple phases of play, great offloading and well timed support running. They …