France defeated Australia 42-21 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on the second round of the Nations Championship, with two tries from debutant Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang. The win moves the Bleus closer to the top three of the world ranking.
The French side dominated the Australian trip, building the Wallabies' deficit with a collective display capped by the two breaks of the young debutant. The 42-21 final projects France into podium position in the world ranking, confirming the value shown in the international window.
The result, reported by World Rugby in the dedicated round-two communiqués, confirms the outcome of the Brisbane clash and the French side's rankings jump definitively.
