Rugby World Cup , Pool B - Townsville, 18 October 2003, 19:06 local, 09:06 GMT
France (20) 51 - 29 (16) Japan (FT)

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Teams

France Japan
Tries Crenca, Dominici, Michalak, Pelous, Rougerie 2 Tries Konia, Ohata
Cons Merceron, Michalak 5 Cons Kurihara 2
Pens Michalak 3 Pens Kurihara 5

Notes

 
Result France won by a margin of 22 points
Rugby World Cup points France 5 (1 try bonus), Japan 0
 
Ground name Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville (neutral venue)
Attendance 21309
 
Referee DA Lewis (Ireland)
 
France Test debuts none
Japan Test debuts none

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