France claimed their fourth consecutive victory over the Wallabies with a 42-26 win in the Nations Championship Test held in Brisbane on July 11, 2026. Despite trailing 12-21 at halftime, the French team, known as Les Bleus, surged in the second half, scoring 30 points and ultimately securing their first win of the Nations Championship.

The Wallabies showed early promise, with a penalty leading to a line-out and a pick-and-go play by Williams that breached the French line. However, the Six Nations champions shifted gears after the break, scoring 25 unanswered points. During the buildup to Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang's try, Wallabies player Tom Wright received a yellow card for a defensive infringement.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson, speaking to Stan Sport after the match, emphasized the challenge of beating top teams, stating, "You need everything working together to beat the best teams in the world."

Matthieu Jalibert contributed to the French attack by kicking to his winger on the left edge, allowing Grandidier-Nkanang to complete the try after sustained pressure.

The match highlighted France's resilience and ability to dominate in the second half, overcoming the Wallabies' early lead to claim a decisive victory in front of the home crowd.

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