Overview
- France raced to a 21-0 lead inside 19 minutes in Bordeaux, then saw Fiji level at 21-21 early in the second half before sealing it through Thomas Ramos penalties and a late Depoortere try.
- Nicolas Depoortere delivered a brace, including the clincher, standing out in his home city after an inconsistent team display.
- Centres Pierre‑Louis Barassi and Émilien Gailleton were withdrawn for concussion assessments; Fabien Galthié said Barassi will likely miss training next week and expressed optimism for Gailleton.
- Galthié and players pointed to indiscipline and missed tackles as the root of the mid-game collapse, with the coach noting a run of nine penalties during that period.
- France ended a four-match losing streak and now prepare to face Australia next Saturday at the Stade de France.