A try from Damian Penaud from the 2nd minute had led to believe in a walkover for the XV of France this Saturday at Toyota for its first test match against Japan.
In a humid heat, the Blues, on the other hand, were then dominated by the Japanese players.
Who, from the 12th minute, in turn scored a try by their number 8, Tatafu.
Two penalties on each side for a parity score, 13-13, at the break.
The second half promises to be undecided in a very lively match marked by Japanese dynamism.
