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Pool C - France v Argentina
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Players argue after the final whistle of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between France and Argentina at Tokyo Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France supporters leave their Argentina rivals in no doubt about who won the opening Pool C encounter in Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Argentina's Matias Moroni makes a dramatic catch as Argentina battle for possession in their bid to pull back France's lead. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Sebastien Vahaamahina of France reacts during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between France and Argentina at Tokyo Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France's Antoine Dupont comes under intense pressure from the Argentina defence as he tries to offload the ball. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Anton Dupont manages to get a firm grip on Tomas Cubelli to bring him down and prevent the Argentina team from charging upfield. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France's Romain Ntamack managers to boot the ball clear just as Marcos Kremer crashes in with a tackle. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Delight is written all over Guido Petti Pagadizabal's face as he celebrates scoring Argentina's first try in his side's match against France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
It might look like tempers are flaring but Guido Petti Pagadizabal, left, is instead celebrating scoring his side's first try with his team-mate Pablo Matera. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
It's the one that got away for Nicolas Sanchez as the little Argentinian fly-half has his try disallowed during his side's battle to pull back France's lead. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France's Guilhem Guirado grimaces with determination as he tries to barge between Argentina pair Matias Moroni and Nicolas Sanchez. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
A look of concentration is etched on the faces of both sets of players as Argentina's Tomas Cubelli of Argentina offloads the ball. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Antoine Dupont of France dives to score his side's second try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between France and Argentina at Tokyo Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Argentina's defence fail to prevent Antoine Dupont powering over the line to extend France's lead in the opening Group C match. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Virimi Vakatawa of France scores his side's first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between France and Argentina at Tokyo Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France get off to a flying start as Virimi Vakatawa evades the Argentina defence to dive across the line to score his side's first try. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Argentina's Jeronimo De La Fuente's run is brought to an end as he is forced to the ground by a trio of France players. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
France's Virimi Vakatawa finds his way to the line denied by a timely tackle by Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Argentina players line up for a stirring rendition of their national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game against France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
It could be a case of hair we go as bearded French trio Yoann Huget, Maxime Medard and Cyril Baille belt out The Marseillaise before the start of their match with Argentina. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Argentina players line up for the national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between France and Argentina at Tokyo Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Supporters of the French team celebrate after seeing their side surge into the lead against Argentina in an exciting match at Tokyo Stadium.. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Argentines put on a show of fan flair as they sing and dance in the stadium while awaiting the arrival of the Argentina and France teams. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Hats off to France fans for donning their traditional red berets and hooped t-shirts in support of their team in the match against Argentina. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
France v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
A France fan shows that the beard necessities are all you need to support your team in the Rugby World Cup as he heads for Tokyo Stadium for the opening Pool C match against Argentina. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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