Published by: 01/07/2021 – 23:40

Paris (AFP)

The French Under-20 rugby team overtook Wales (36-19) after their opening defeat against England and a slow victory over Italy. At the Six Nations Tournament in Cardiff on Thursday.

The Les Blues scored five tries, including a brace from Alexander Chappell behind Lyon, and pocketed their first improved win since the start of the match.

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After a heavy initial defeat against England (38-22), the French youngster defeated Italy (13-11).

With the second win in a row, Captain Nolan Le Garek (11 points off) and his partners now have nine units. Ireland (10 points), second and third behind England (15 points). Only undefeated team.

In the evening the English signed a third victory with an offensive bonus, dominating the Irish (24-15). In today’s first match, Italy made a correction to Scotland (43-3), with zero on the clock last time. Scotland will be Bluet’s next opponent next Thursday.

Day 3 results:

Scotland – Italy (Bo) 3-43

France (Bo) – Wales 36-19

Ireland – England (Bo) 15-24

Ranking: Pts JGNP pp pc em ee dif bo bd

1. England 15 3 3 0 0 93 49 14 7 +44 3 0

2.Ireland 10 3 2 0 1 93 43 13 7 +50 2 0

3. France 9 3 2 0 1 71 68 9 9 +3 1 0

4. Italy 6 3 1 0 2 62 41 8 2 +21 1 1

5. Wales 4 3 1 0 2 56 84 6 11 -28 0 0

6. Scotland 0 3 0 0 3 22 112 3 17 -90 0 0

Already played:

Scotland – Ireland (Bo) 7-38

(Bo) England – France 38-22

Italy – Wales 8-25

England (Bo) – Scotland 31-12

Italy (BD) – France 11-13

Wales – Ireland (Bo) 12-40

Editor’s note: Success = 4 points; null = 2 pts; Defeat = 0 pt; 1 bonus point for four or more attempts, 1 bonus point for a loss of 7 points or less; 3 bonus points for Grand Slam (five wins).

Countries are drawn based on common point difference, followed by the number of attempts registered in each match. If the tie continues, they will be tied.

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