France name Dupont as captain for November internationals
PARIS: France's Six Nations hero Antoine Dupont has been named as captain ahead of matches against Australia, South Africa and Japan next month, the country's rugby federation said on Monday.
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Rugby-France name Dupont as captain for November internationals
PARIS : France's Six Nations hero Antoine Dupont has been named as captain ahead of matches against Australia, South Africa and Japan next month, the country's rugby federation said on Monday.
Raka, Bouthier earn France recalls for November internationals
France have recalled Clermont winger Alivereti Raka and Montpellier full back Anthony Bouthier for next month's autumn international series, with coach Fabien Galthie also naming eight uncapped players in his 42-man squad on Monday.
Ntamack named in France's Autumn squad despite ankle injury
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Ollivon returns to lead France for Japan clash
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England vs Barbarians live stream: How to watch rugby on TV and online in UK today
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