Already silent for their entry into the running against New Zealand, the Blue never knew how to put in difficulty an Australian team which inflicted a new severe defeat on them (92-0).
Les Bleues go through the Rugby League World Cup like a soul in pain. Already slapped by New Zealand for their entry into the running in the tournament organized in England, the players of the France team suffered a new heavy setback. This time, it was Australia, the reigning world champion, who gave the Tricolores a very bad evening. Once again unable to break through the opposing defensive curtain during the 80 minutes, the Blue saw the “Jillaroos” go on trial 17 times.
An offensive festival which started from the 3rd minute with Shenae Ciesiolka who went to queen, imitated by Jamie Chapman three minutes later. Jessica Sergis added to the score even before the end of the first ten minutes of the match before Jamie Chapman’s double in stride. Tarryn Aiken and Jessica Sergis continued their momentum before Emma Tonegato joined the party halfway through the first act.
Nice match! pic.twitter.com/AFJC4D3ZVw
– French Federation of Rugby XIII (@FFRXIII) November 6, 2022
Les Bleues have never taken their heads out of the water
Tallisha Harden, Evania Pelite and Jessica Sergis for their hat-trick gave Australia a 58-point lead as they returned to the locker room. Les Bleues barely had time to catch their breath at the break as Australia continued their demolition business. 62 seconds after the restart, Jessica Sergis scored her fourth personal try before taking part in the action that sent Julia Robinson into the in-goal three minutes later. Olivia Kernick didn’t miss the opportunity to score her try before Jamie Chapman added another as the final quarter of an hour approached.
An end to the match marked by the last two Australian tries, which were the work of Jaime Robinson alone. Once again dominated by an Australian team which has not conceded a single point in two games (92-0), Les Bleues will have the opportunity to finish on a high note against the Cook Islandswhich also looks like a whipping boy for two of the dominant nations in the discipline.