Japan v France: Five storylines to follow including Charles Ollivon’s return and a chance to recapture World Cup excitement
Ahead of the upcoming two-Test series between Japan and France, we pick out five storylines to follow over the next month.
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Jalibert to start for France against Australia but faces fitness test
July 9 : Matthieu Jalibert has been selected to start at fullback for France’s Nations Championship fixture against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, but he faces a late fitness test on a troublesome calf injury.
Staniforth gets debut for France while Poirot is back against All Blacks
CHRISTCHURCH, July 2 : France have handed a debut to lock Tom Staniforth and brought back loosehead Jefferson Poirot, six years after he announced his international retirement, for their opening Nations Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
Nine players added to France squad for Nations Championship
PARIS, June 28 : France have added nine players to their squad for the Nations Championship, including captain Antoine Dupont, but they will not be considered for next weekend’s first test against New Zealand, the French rugby federation said on Sunday.
France name squad for opening Nations Championship encounter
PARIS, June 23 : France named 33 players on Tuesday for their opening Nations Championship fixture against New Zealand but are expected to strengthen the squad after this weekend’s Top 14 final.
Galthie revamps France team with nine changes for last NZ test
France coach Fabien Galthie has overhauled his starting lineup, making nine changes for their series finale against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday, as Les Bleus aim to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
France coach Galthie names eight uncapped players to face New Zealand
France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named eight debutants, including five starters, in a depleted squad for their opening match of a three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin.
France XV fight back to secure 26-24 win over England XV
LONDON :A try after the hooter by Romain Taofifenua gave France XV a 26-24 victory over their English counterparts in a non-cap match at Twickenham on Saturday, as winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso made a disappointing return from injury.
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Munster moved into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals after beating Ronan O'Gara’s La Rochelle 25-24 in dramatic fashion at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.