Damian Penaud’s late try gives France 30-29 win against Australia

WINNING SCORE: France's Damian Penaud on his way to scoring a try. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Winger Damian Penaud’s late try rallied France to beat Australia 30-29 and notch a national record 11th straight win on Saturday.

Australia had just opened a four-point lead through relentlessly accurate penalty kicking with five minutes to go, leaving France needing a last-gasp try at Stade de France.