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The poster had the scent of great evenings. France-New Zealand in rugby, whatever the competition, the place, it always diffuses an intoxicating mixture of memories (two World Cup finals) and dreams. After eliminating Great Britain in the semi-finals, the 7th from France wanted to cover themselves in gold in Tokyo and take revenge for the 2018 World Cup final. To validate the substantive work done. Under the eyes of Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, the French could not derail the New Zealand train. The first half quickly set the tone: one way. The French saw three black arrows spinning: Michela Blyde, Gayle Broughton and Stacey Fluhler (just before half-time). Three attempts to stifle the suspense.
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The only moment of respite for the Bleues, the race from Caroline Drouin's midfield concluded with a test.
Led 19-5 at halftime, the French (very penalized) suffered in the face of liveliness, New Zealand individualities imposing their variety, hung on and gave a start.
Anne-Cécile Ciofani, one of the best directors of the tournament (7 tries) scoring the second blue try.
That of hope (19-12 at 4'50 '' from the end of the meeting).
Of short time.
After a new penalty, the New Zealand women plant a 4th try by Tyla Nathan-Wong.
It has the sparkle of gold.
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The blue medal goal was brilliantly achieved.
Fanny Horta, the emblematic captain, summed up at the microphone of France Télévisions: “We are proud of what we have done, of the distance traveled.
But disappointed.
Well done to New Zealand.
We showed great values. ”
