France beat Australia 42-26 in the second round of the Nations Championship, staging a large second-half comeback after trailing at half-time. Multiple reports say France overturned a nine-point deficit by scoring 30 straight points, turning the match with a run of unanswered tries and points. France scored six tries in total, including four after the break. Wing Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang is identified across the coverage as scoring two tries during the win. Romain Ntamack is also highlighted for his role in France’s response, with descriptions focusing on his playmaking as France surged from the early gap into a decisive lead. Australia ultimately finishes with 26 points, but France’s late pressure secures the full-time result of 42-26. The win is presented as a major momentum shift within the match, driven primarily by France’s scoring streak after the interval.