Overview
- France surged 21-0 inside 19 minutes, conceded three tries to allow 21-21 early in the second half, then pulled away late for 34-21.
- Nicolas Depoortere scored a brace on home turf to decide the match, while returning forward Charles Ollivon was among the standout performers.
- Galthié blamed the mid-match collapse on indiscipline, citing nine penalties and missed tackles that handed momentum to Fiji.
- Centres Pierre-Louis Barassi and Émilien Gailleton were withdrawn for head-injury assessments; Barassi is unlikely to train next week, with Gailleton seen as more likely to be available, and Paul Boudehent will undergo knee checks.
- Thomas Ramos landed crucial penalties before a late yellow card, and France now turn to Australia at the Stade de France in the final autumn test.