France protected their area in the quarter-finals with an assured success that finished Fiji'’ s launching World Cup campaign.
Wing Marine Menager crossed at an early stage after a powerful driven lineout sucked in the Fiji defence, as well as centre Maelle Filopon racked up 2 attempts as France increased away in Whangarei.
They seem set to be the fourth seeds in the last eight, putting them on program for a potential semi-final with hosts New Zealand.
England, that defeated France last weekend, are overwhelming favourites to conquer South Africa on Sunday as well as complete a clean sweep of Pool C.
Wales – defeated by Australia in Swimming pool An earlier on Saturday – will make the last 8 offering South Africa do not win.
Fiji, that beat Fantastic Britain to Olympic sevens bronze in Tokyo last year, revealed a lot of venture against France however might not find the uniformity and also cohesion to endanger a distress.
They will, nonetheless, come away from New Zealand with important experience and a maiden Globe Mug win.
Fiji, the lowest-ranked side to qualify for the tournament, beat South Africa using Karalaini Naisewa'’ s last-minute shot last weekend break
. After an impressive performance in a narrow defeat by competition favourites England last weekend, France highlighted their qualifications as title contenders versus Fiji at the Northland Events Centre.
With first-choice scrum-half Laure Sansus eliminated of their project with a knee injury, Pauline Bourdon, her companion and also Toulouse team-mate, was a vibrant existence at 9.
Bourdon'’ s sharp blind-side break established Melisande Llorens for France'’ s second shot prior to Filopon'’ s scores, either side of the period, made certain an incentive factor.
Emeline Gros as well as Emilie Boulard added tries in the last 20 minutes before substitute front row Celia Domain name rolled over for France'’ s 7th in the last play of the video game.
France: Boulard; Llorens, Filopon, Drouin, Menager; Tredmouliere Bourdon; Lindelauf, Touye, Khalfaoui, Ferer, N'’ Diaye, Hermet (c), Annery, Gros.
Replacements: Brosseau, Domain Name, Bernadou, Feleu, Escudero, Chambon, Queyroi, Jacquet.
Fiji: Radiniyavuni; Laqeretabua, Matanatabu, Donu, Naikore; Lomani, Roqica; Verebalavu, Matarugu, Rasolea, Serevi (c), Ofakimalino, Naisewa, Daveua, Leweniqila.