France secured their place in the quarter-finals with a guaranteed triumph that ended Fiji'’ s launching World Cup campaign.
Wing Marine Menager went across early after a powerful driven lineout sucked in the Fiji protection, and also centre Maelle Filopon scored two tries as France increased away in Whangarei.
They appear set to be the fourth seeds in the last eight, placing them on course for a possible semi-final with hosts New Zealand.
England, who defeated France last weekend break, are frustrating favourites to get rid of South Africa on Sunday and complete a clean sweep of Pool C.
Wales – beaten by Australia in Swimming pool An earlier on Saturday – will make the last 8 providing South Africa do not win.
Fiji, that defeated Terrific Britain to Olympic 7s bronze in Tokyo last year, revealed plenty of venture versus France yet could not find the consistency and communication to endanger a trouble.
They will, however, leave from New Zealand with valuable experience and a maiden Globe Cup win.
Fiji, the lowest-ranked side to get approved for the event, defeated South Africa by means of Karalaini Naisewa'’ s final shot last weekend break
. After an impressive efficiency in a slim defeat by tournament favourites England last weekend, France underscored their qualifications as title contenders versus Fiji at the Northland Occasions Centre.
With first-choice scrum-half Laure Sansus dismissed of their campaign with a knee injury, Pauline Bourdon, her companion and also Toulouse team-mate, was a vibrant presence at 9.
Bourdon'’ s sharp blind-side break established Melisande Llorens for France'’ s 2nd shot prior to Filopon'’ s ratings, either side of the interval, made sure an incentive point.
Emeline Gros and also Emilie Boulard added attempts in the final 20 minutes prior to replacement front row Celia Domain roared over for France'’ s 7th in the final play of the video game.
France: Boulard; Llorens, Filopon, Drouin, Menager; Tredmouliere Bourdon; Lindelauf, Touye, Khalfaoui, Ferer, N'’ Diaye, Hermet (c), Annery, Gros.
Substitutes: Brosseau, Domain Name, Bernadou, Feleu, Escudero, Chambon, Queyroi, Jacquet.
Fiji: Radiniyavuni; Laqeretabua, Matanatabu, Donu, Naikore; Lomani, Roqica; Verebalavu, Matarugu, Rasolea, Serevi (c), Ofakimalino, Naisewa, Daveua, Leweniqila.