By James Harrington

France................52pts
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65
Conversions: Ramos 11, 20, 29, 43, 55, 66

Japan ................. 12pts
Tries: Tatekawa 50, Tatafu 61 Conversions: Saito 51
There will be much more difficult challenges ahead, but France kicked off their Autumn Nations Series with a promising blow-the cobwebs off win over Japan at Stade de France.
This was one of those room-for-improvement convincing wins. Les Bleus’ ring rust was evident in the passes that didn’t go to hand, the occasionally wayw...