Jean-Aimé Toupane (coach of France, winner of Australia 70-57): “It was a very tough match which rewards the long road traveled since August (beginning of preparation, editor's note).
The team really behaved as a team, showed character.
The girls fought.
We didn't know it wouldn't be easy against Australia at home."
Gabby Williams (France winger, top scorer of the match): “We showed a lot of maturity, despite the many absences.
We are a young team.
I used the energy of my teammates, everyone contributed to the victory.
This is a very good sign for the future.
Australia at home, with the return of Lauren Jackson (retired Australian and world basketball star, editor's note), we knew that a lot of things would be against us.
We wanted to have fun.
This morning (Thursday), we said to ourselves: no matter what happens, let's stay united.
I am proud and pleasantly surprised.”
Statements taken at a press conference