France Dominates Argentina: Unbeaten Champions of the Autumn Nations Series – Planet Rugby Insights

France Dominates Argentina in Autumn Nations Series

France completed an unbeaten Autumn Nations Series with a 37-23 win against Argentina in Paris.

Match Overview

France took an early lead with a try from Thibaud Flament. Argentina responded through Tomas Albornoz’s three penalties, while Thomas Ramos added two for France, making the score 13-9. France then surged ahead with Gabin Villiere’s try and a penalty try, supported by another Ramos penalty, ending the first half with a 21-point lead.

In the second half, Argentina improved, scoring tries from Thomas Gallo and Ignacio Ruiz, but could not close the gap. Louis Bielle-Biarrey sealed the victory for France.

Key Moments

Julian Montoya’s yellow card for a foul on Jean-Baptiste Gros left Argentina at a disadvantage. France capitalized on this to gain control. After Villiere’s try, a crucial mistake by Juan Martin Gonzalez allowed France to secure a penalty try.

Final Results

Argentina did score again through Ruiz, but the game ended in favor of France, reflecting their strong performance throughout the series.

Team Lineups
France:

1. Jean-Baptiste Gros
2. Peato Mauvaka
3. Uini Atonio
4. Thibaud Flament
5. Emmanuel Meafou
6. Francois Cros
7. Paul Boudehent
8. Charles Ollivon
9. Antoine Dupont
10. Thomas Ramos
11. Louis Bielle-Biarrey
12. Yoram Moefana
13. Gael Fickou
14. Gabin Villiere
15. Leo Barre

Argentina:

1. Thomas Gallo
2. Julian Montoya
3. Joel Sclavi
4. Guido Petti
5. Pedro Rubiolo
6. Pablo Matera
7. Juan Martin Gonzalez
8. Joaquin Oviedo
9. Gonzalo Garcia
10. Tomas Albornoz
11. Bautista Delguy
12. Matias Moroni
13. Lucio Cinti
14. Rodrigo Isgro
15. Juan Cruz Mallia

Match Officials

• Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU)
• Assistant Referees: Andrea Piardi (FIR), Morné Ferreira (SARU)
• TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)