Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year’s Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Penaud crossed on either side of half-time as Les Bleus claimed a 13th straight victory less than 10 months out from the tournament.
? Le très beau travail de @MattJalibert et @PenaudD à la conclusion pour le 3e essai du #XVdeFrance !
? Retrouvez le match sur @francetvsport https://t.co/1SZH2R8poF !#FRAJPN #NeFaisonsXV pic.twitter.com/X6yE9eHv9M
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) November 20, 2022
Along with the only side above them in the world rankings, Ireland, Fabien Galthie’s outfit are leading contenders for the competition with the two countries meeting in the Six Nations in February.
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