France qualify despite upset loss to Tonga

Mail and Guardian Saturday 1st October, 2011

Tonga produced the upset of the Rugby World Cup when they beat France 19-14 on Saturday but some poor decision making cost the Pacific Islanders at least five tries as a nervy French side took the bonus point they needed to advance to the last eight.

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