France secure another bronze

France...............36 Canada................ 0 FRANCE ran in five tries to thrash Canada in the third-place play-off and secure bronze for the seventh time in nine World Cups. “We are so happy about this medal,” said France centre Gabrielle Vernier. “It was a very difficult week after last week and we put our hearts on the field, we put everything out there. “We’ve had a really good defence throughout the competition, it was our trademark, and I hope we will do better in attack in competitions ahead.” Winger Marine Menager scored two tr...

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