Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux

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The Wallaby XV have fallen to the French Barbarians side 19-11 at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux on Friday morning in front of a 30,028 crowd.

In a historic match for Australian Rugby, the Wallaby XV showcased the past, present and future of the Wallabies, being comprised of former Australian Internationals currently plying their trade in Europe, promising young Wallabies squad members and a range of up-and-coming players with the potential to push for selection in the national team.

The match started well for the Wallaby XV with former Australian Captain, Ben Mowen leading by example to go over for a try in the corner as the French Barbarians were caught off guard by the pace of the game in the opening two minutes.

As both defences dug in, the match became a see-sawing battle for momentum throughout the first half with both sides trading penalties. The boot of Nick Frisby gave the Wallaby XV a narrow 8-3 lead at half time.

The second half saw the French Barbarians step up their intensity against the Wallaby XV and slowly claw back the lead. Two penalty goals from French back, Julien Dumora gave the French side the advantage in the 60th minute.

With the vocal home crowd cheering them on the French scored a try in the 77th minute through number eight Camille Gerondeau to ensure that the home side prevailed.

The Qantas Wallabies will play Ireland this weekend in Dublin as the Australian squad continues its quest for a Grand Slam of the Home Nations.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
3 mins: Ben Mowen try, French Barbarians 0-5 Wallaby XV
12 mins: Nick Frisby pen, French Barbarians 0-8 Wallaby XV
29 mins: Romain Lonca pen, French Barbarians 3-8 Wallaby XV
HALF TIME
52 mins: Julien Dumora pen, French Barbarians 6-8 Wallaby XV
60 mins: Julien Dumora pen, French Barbarians 9-8 Wallaby XV
69 mins: Julien Dumora pen, French Barbarians 12-8 Wallaby XV
74 mins: Kyle Godwin pen, French Barbarians 12-11 Wallaby XV
77 mins: Camille Gerondeau try, Julien Dumora con, French Barbarians 19-11 Wallaby XV

French Barbarians 19 (Camille Gerondeau try; Julien Dumora con; Romain Lonca, Julien Diamora 3 pens) defeated the Wallaby XV 11 (Ben Mowen try; Nick Frisby, Kyle Godwin pens)