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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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.
Munster book Champions Cup last-eight spot after dramatic win over La Rochelle
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.
Leinster edge La Rochelle in Champions Cup thriller
Stoic defence by Leinster in the dying seconds secured the Irish province a 16-14 win over bitter rivals La Rochelle in a dramatic finish to the Champions Cup Pool 2 match on Sunday.
Leinster hang on for impressive win at La Rochelle
Leinster escaped from France with a seriously hard-earned Investec Champions Cup victory as they held on to beat La Rochelle 16-14.
Sam Prendergast can expect a serious La Rochelle examination
There were muted celebrations for La Rochelle in the dying moments last weekend, as Antoine Hastoy kicked them to victory in their 100th consecutive sold out home game at Stade Marcel Deflandre against Toulouse.