Sebastien Vahaamahina steals another ball and breaks out of the 22.

Great steal from Judicael Cancoriet and Baptiste Serin can clear his line. Japan come out with no points.

Penalty for offside, Japan looking to take it quickly. Amanaki Lelei Mafi had a massive carry and France did well to keep him out. Japan go to the corner again.

Now that Guilhem Guirado is off the field

Japan win a penalty for tackling the lifter while a jumper is in the air. Ref has words with the French captain Louis Picamoles

Yu Tamura is kicking for the corner. Japan looking for a try!

Ref is checking the challenge on Wimpie van der Walt

High tackle from Sebastien Vahaamahina gives Japan the penalty.

Japan making more space out wide but the pass is blocked and France regain possession. Vahaamahina tries to break out of the 22 but the defence holds. Francois Trinh-Duc clears the ball to touch. Japan line out.

France trying to rum the ball out from deep. Japan defence is solid though. Serin kicks to the half way