France pushed all the way by Uruguay in World Cup win

Uruguay stunned the home fans when Nicolas Freitas scooped up a loose ball to score the opening try after six minutes.

But Antoine Hastoy and the boot of Melvyn Jaminet edged France clear, though they were lucky to lead 13-5 at half-time after a second try for the visitors by Felipe Etcheverry was harshly ruled out for obstruction.

Uruguay were not to be denied 13 minutes after the break though as Baltazar Amaya scored a brilliant try that Etcheverry converted to bring the visitors, who were playing with remarkable confidence, within a point.

France, struggling with discipline all night, hit back quickly with a try by Peato Mauvaka, but were still unable to take command and managed only one more with Louis Bielle-Biarrey crossing over.