Damian Penaud. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
- France thumped Australia 41-17 in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Paris on Sunday.
- Winger Damian Penaud bagged a brace of tries.
- The hosts never appeared to be bothered by the hapless Wallabies.
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Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 in Paris on Sunday in both sides’ final warm-up game before the tournament.
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Penaud crossed within the space of 20 minutes during the second half for Les Bleus, who were never really threatened by the Wallabies.
France open the World Cup by welcoming three-time winners New Zealand to the Stade de France on 8 September, a day before Australia face Georgia at the same venue.
Matthieu Jalibert started at flyhalf for the home side in a line-up which is also expected to face the All Blacks early next month.
Lock Will Skelton captained the Wallabies for the first time as they looked for their maiden victory in four games under Eddie Jones.
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