France have point to prove against Pumas in battle for bronze

FRANCE captain Raphael Ibanez insists the stakes remain high going into his side’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Argentina today.

The tournament’s play-off for third and fourth place is seen by many as a non-event but it has some added spice this time round.

Les Bleus took a blow to their pride in losing to the Pumas 17-12 on the opening night of the competition, and the hosts will be gunning for revenge.