France with their first , and convincing win of the group stage. Japan did not put up much resistance , allowing the French to display their skill and flair on attack.

Vakatawa doing great work during the build up play resulting in Saubade finishing the move under the sticks . The conversion successful

A well timed cross kick by Sakai gathered well by Hashino for a well deserved try for Japan....

Great tap tackle on defense from Bouhraoua saving the clean sheet for the French , for now...

Bouhraoua gets the second half started and the French are immediately on the attack

France go into half time with a 17 point unanswered lead. Japan not looking like they are able to put up much resistance

Some suspect passes that looked to have gone forward but not picked up by the officials, and France score their third of the half. Bouhraoua successful with the conversion this time.

Bouhraoua misses the conversion but the French looking menacing in this game

France applying great pressure on defense forcing the ball to be carried over their own try line be Japan... France attack with great success. Aicardi with his second within minutes

France draw first blood with Aicardi crossing for a five pointer, the conversion missed