Nicolas Freitas scored the first try of the match for Uruguay before hosts France ran out 27-12 winners ©Getty Images

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Melvyn Jaminet kicked 12 points for France in their win in Lille ©Getty Images
Melvyn Jaminet kicked 12 points for France in their win in Lille ©Getty Images
French President Emmanuel Macron watches the match alongside World Rugby President Sir Bill Beaumont ©Getty Images
French President Emmanuel Macron watches the match alongside World Rugby President Sir Bill Beaumont ©Getty Images
Louis Bielle-Biarrey crossed to secure the victory for France ©Getty Images
Louis Bielle-Biarrey crossed to secure the victory for France ©Getty Images
This Uruguayan fan was suitably dressed for the occasion, with the team doing their supporters proud ©Getty Images
This Uruguayan fan was suitably dressed for the occasion, with the team doing their supporters proud ©Getty Images
The Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille was the venue for the day's sole match ©Getty Images
The Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille was the venue for the day's sole match ©Getty Images
Baltazar Amaya was the second Uruguay try scorer in the contest ©Getty Images
Baltazar Amaya was the second Uruguay try scorer in the contest ©Getty Images
Uruguay's players in a huddle during a break in their match against the hosts ©Getty Images
Uruguay's players in a huddle during a break in their match against the hosts ©Getty Images