France hold on to beat Argentina in tense finish - relive the match as it happened

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SMS Message: France can't play well for 80 minutes. from Ben, Manchester

France can't play well for 80 minutes.

When you overturn a 20-3 deficit to take the lead, before losing the match to a late drop-kick...

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There will be a few bruised bodies in both camps tonight!

Argentina have a little bit of egg on their face because they have beaten France enough times before but now they have to repair the damage. Any other team that has to face them - look out!

Andrew: Nothing like a celebratory brawl at the FT whistle. A battle throughout.

France are delighted but Argentina absolutely devastated.

England are an outstanding team but this Argentina team have everything to play for and will throw everything at England in a very difficult pool.

There was a little skirmish after the full-time whistle with emotions heightened, but it all ends rather quickly and the celebrations for France can begin.

What a Test match and what a start to the 2019 World Cup.

We'll have more of where that came from please!

Argentina collect the long kick from France and they're off for one final attack.

They roll through the phases but they know any mistake now will end the contest.

The ball is stolen and France kick the ball off the field, to the delight of everyone in blue.

...Aaaaaand breathe!

Benjamin Urdapilleta gives it an almighty nudge but the penalty goes just wide.

France touch down behind their line before the clocks goes into the red.

But they are told by the referee that they cannot kick the ball dead. Argentina will have a another chance.

Gael Fickou gives away a ridiculous penalty and Argentina WILL GO FOR THE POSTS.

The Tokyo Stadium takes a breath.

All eyes are on Benjamin Urdapilleta...

What a moment to miss! Ntamack has kicked ones far easier than that in this match.

Is the weight of expectation too much to bear for Romain Ntamack?

The pressure tells as the youngster drags his kick wide and the French supporters let out a collective groan.

Less than three minutes for Argentina to respond.

On we go...

Argentina are guilty of stepping in at the side deep inside their own half and experienced operator Louis Picamoles gets his hands on the ball to give his side a breather.

France will have a shot at goal.

It's frantic in the Japanese capital now.

Argentina have the line-out but Louis Picamoles intercepts the ball and France are off.

The replacement Frenchman looks offside but play goes on as Camille Lopez prods through to pin Argentina in their own half.

Tension on the faces of the both sets of supporters now.

If you assume England will top the group one of these teams will probably be going home before the quarter-finals. It's a massive last 10 minutes.

Hold the front door!

France are back in front as we tick into the final 10 minutes after replacement Camille Lopez drops into the pocket and pops over a drop kick.

The ball just goes over the posts but France won't care as they retake the lead.

ARGENTINA ARE IN FRONT.

Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty with supreme confidence.

Can the Pumas hold on for the final 10 minutes as they look to complete a famous comeback?

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Hang on.

We are having a TMO review as Emiliano Boffelli appears to drag down Damian Penaud before Santiago Carreras collects the ball.

The referee is happy with it and play goes on as Benjamin Urdapilleta prepares to take a penalty.

Can Argentina take the lead for the first time?