French sing with second-string

France 41 United States 14

French sing with second-string
Sat, 01 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Gareth Duggan

A team composed entirely of his strategic reserves produced a tight and disciplined performance in the first half before being held by a more committed American side in the second half.

“We have 10 days to prepare for the quarter-finals and I just want to celebrate this win,” said Laporte.

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