That was a bit of a battering!

France come away with a convincing victory over a fairly lacklustre performance from their opponents Australia. They'll be favourites to top Pool C now as they head into the deciding game against the hosts, Ireland, next week.

Free kick to France and they kick it off the park to bring an end to the game

Last minute of play now as France have a scrum

Australia miss touch from the penalty and France kick back

5 minutes left as Australia finally attack in a good position on the field

Barker re-enters the fray

France knock on and Australia win a scrum

Penalty to France as the Aussies go off their feet at the ruck. France kick to touch

The restart doesn't go 10m and France opt for the scrum