France scores six tries to overcome Australia in Brisbane

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France scores six tries to overcome Australia in Brisbane
Summary

France secured a comeback victory against Australia in Brisbane, with a final score of 42-26. Trailing 21-12 at halftime, France scored 32 unanswered points in the second half. Aaron Grandidier Nkanang marked his debut with two tries as the visitors capitalized on Australia's yellow card. Australia suffered its sixth consecutive defeat under coach Joe Schmidt, who faces Italy next week in his final game. France looks to continue its momentum against Japan.

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  • Final score: France 42, Australia 26
  • France scored 32 points without reply in the second half
  • Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scored twice on his debut
  • Australia's Fraser McReight had two tries in the first half
  • Joe Schmidt's side faces Italy next week
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Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scores two tries on his debut as France fight back to beat Australia in Brisbane and condemn Joe Schmidt's side to a sixth successive defeat.

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