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France defeated Australia 29-26 in a rugby Test match delayed by a bus fire

According to ABC Sport, France defeated Australia 29-26 in a rugby Test match that was delayed by a bus fire near the stadium. The French team secured the victory after scoring 17 unanswered points in the final 25 minutes to overcome a 19-point deficit, despite being reduced to 11 players at one stage due to multiple cards.

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France defeated Australia 29-26 in a rugby Test match delayed by a bus fire
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Key facts

  1. 01France was reduced to 11 players in the first half after receiving three yellow cards and one straight red, including a 20-minute suspension for Ambre Mwayembe.
  2. 02Australia built a 19-0 lead but conceded 17 unanswered points in the final 25 minutes, turning a 26-12 deficit into a loss.
  3. 03The second half start was delayed due to a bus fire adjacent to the Stade Maurice David.
  4. 04Australia's four tries were scored by Britanny Merlo, Tania Naden, Caitlyn Halse, and Piper Duck.

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