France stunned England and Wales overpowered Ireland to become the first teams to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
France rugby player Fabian Barcella celebrates after the 2011 World Cup quarter-final match against England at Eden Park in Auckland on October 8. France roared back from humiliation to triumph as they downed tournament nemesis England 19-12 at Eden Park to book a place in the semi-finals.
The French put their stuttering group phase form behind them to shock England 19-12 in Auckland after Wales defeated Ireland 22-10 in Wellington.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
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