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Watch: French centre Gael Fickou carves Argentina before 'Wonderball' assist to Teddy Thomas
French centre Gael Fickou exploded through the Argentinian defence early in the second half to set up winger Teddy Thomas for a decisive blow in Lille, taking back the lead which France never relinquished.
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The recalled midfielder showed nifty footwork to cut back against the grain, before standing up Nicolas Sanchez in cover defence. He then threw a magical long ball out to the vacant wing of Teddy Thomas, who strolled over untouched.
#FRAARG #NeFaisonsXV L’exploit de @FickouG ! Le centre tricolore mystifie la défense argentine et adresse une merveille de passe à @TeddyThoms qui s’offre un doublé. Les Bleus reprennent les commandes 💪💪
▶️Suivez France – Argentine en direct vidéo : https://t.co/EdUUPZizEG pic.twitter.com/nn4uMTBFaO— francetvsport (@francetvsport) November 17, 2018
The score took an 18-13 lead which France then built on, going on to hand Argentina a fourth-straight defeat.
💥ET DE DEUX !!! 💥
Sur une passe de notre joueur du #TeamOrange @FickouG ! Merci @TeddyThoms 🎉 #FRAARG #AvecLeXV pic.twitter.com/svoCUQ8l3o— Team Orange Rugby (@TeamOrangeRugby) November 17, 2018
An Argentinian blunder from a lineout on their own five gifted France the match-winning score, extended the lead out to 28-13.
#FRAARG #NeFaisonsXV Le cadeau argentin à @guilhem_guirado ! Le talonneur récupère un ballon cafouillé des Pumas et inscrit le troisième essai des Bleus. Ça sent bon… !! 😍😍😍
▶️Suivez France – Argentine en direct vidéo : https://t.co/EdUUPZizEG pic.twitter.com/wILg36hmMq
— francetvsport (@francetvsport) November 17, 2018
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