As it happened: France 41-18 Canada

Just over a minute to go and the match has gotten a bit scrappy now.

France going for one last try with a kick into opposition 22m.

77' Parra attempts a cross kick but it's slightly too far for Spedding - who attempts to volley the oval ball...

Good thing he plays rugby and not soccer.

76' The crowd still enjoying this one and filling the stadium in song.

It's been a fantastic game of rugby - France have proved to be far too clinical on attack but the guts shown by Canada will have impressed the neutrals.

Reserve scrumhalf Morgan Parra bangs the conversion over from right on the corner line!

Great nudge that!

It's closer than I though originally but still looks good.

Did his foot go in touch before he dotted down?

A seven man Canada scrum has just won a penalty.

Take a bow!

71' The referee has had enough and Dala is sent to the sin bin for a cynical foul.

He had to go after trying to slow the ball down just inches short of the line...

69' Oh no! The men in red are denied.

Quick tap penalty by Canada comes to naught as a forward pass is called.

And the break was on there!

Michalak converts!

France lead by 16 points now...

The TMO agrees and the try is awarded!

The bonus point is in the bag for France!

64' France capitalise from a Canadian mistake.

And the Blues have a lineout with 20m to go.

Canada's number 9 - Mack - is having a stormer! You go son!

What a tackle!

Bastareaud knocks on with less than a metre to go...

62' Penalties flowing now as Ray Barkwill doesn't support his body weight and gives away a penalty.

France kick to the corner.

Michalak restores the nine point lead.

The crowd certainly wants an upset here.

57' Canada penalised for slowing the ball down at the ruck.

France were struggling to get over the advantage line but now have a shot at goal.

55' Penalty attempt is successful.

France now lead 24-18 after Canada's number 10 knocks it over.

54' Canada with a chance to move within 6 points after France ruled offside.

Can Hirayama knock this one over?

53' Again Spedding gives away possession, just a scrum on this occassion.

Djustice Sears-Duru - the replacement prop for Canada - is making his presence felt!

52' Spedding holds onto the ball on the ground as France move towards the halfway line.

Canada with the lineout now...

50' Canada are still in this as they continue to give as good as they get.

Dala has been immense since coming on.

49' It's all happening out there!

Big hits, popped passes with one hand and even passes through the legs.

Hirayama returns normality with a long kick which results in 22m drop out for France.

47' Canada pull one over France.

No maul formed from the lineout and Canada win the penalty.

Bit of argy-bargy after Canada's scrum is man-handled.

France kick their penalty into Canada's 22m.

45' Mistake after mistake.

Jamie Cudmore wins the turnover but MacKenzie can't handle the pass and France escape.

Canada win a free kick for an early engagement from the scrum, they kick into French territory but give away a penalty.

The second half has had plenty of mistakes.

44' Canada give away a scrum for a forward pass

43' Aimless kick allows Canada to mark the ball in their 22m, they don't find touch.

France then attack before kicking away possession again...

41' Hirayama slots it.

24-15 to France

France lead at the break

Canada roared back into the contest with two tries but it's France who lead 24-12 at half time.

Can the North Americans play the next 40mins like they played the last 20?

France win the turnover and opt to kick it out to end the half.

No counter attack from deep inside their half for a change.

Too easy as the maul peeled off the original take and the prop is over.

Decision to kick for corner is vindicated!

36' France hit back now and win a penalty after a Canadian prop gives away a ruck penalty.

France opt against taking the three and kick to the corner - the crowd approves of that decision!

Aaron Carpenter scores for Canada!

What a game we have here!