However, they were made to work to maintain their flawless record as Jamie Barnwell’s side pushed the champions elect all the way, finding themselves 19-10 down at the interval, before reducing the deficit to just two points with 15 minutes remaining. Having claimed back-to-back victories in their opening games, beating Lions Legends 22-0 and Classic Canada 34-3, the French only had to avoid a heavy defeat to Bermuda to clinch the title. Title delight: France were crowned World Rugby Classic Champions (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
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