Penaud double takes France past Japan
Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan 35-17 in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
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Lucu replaces banned France captain Dupont, Japan drop Matsushima
Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu will replace World Rugby player of the year Antoine Dupont in France's side to face Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend, Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday.
Ireland's Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan and Andy Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Dan Sheehan have been shortlisted for World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year award while Andy Farrell is up for head coach of 2022.
France make it 12 straight wins as Springboks edged out in a classic
France extended their impressive winning run to 12 games when they tamed South Africa 30-26 at the Stade Velodrome after a nail-biting contest.
France play down World Cup 'favourites' tag before Springboks Test
With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament "favourites" despite a record 11-match unbeaten run.
New dad Danty to start against Springboks in Marseille
Centre Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test with South Africa this weekend despite missing training to be with his partner and new-born son, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday.
France name unchanged team to face South Africa
PARIS :France will face South Africa at Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Saturday with the same team who edged Australia last weekend, looking to extend their unbeaten record to 12 matches.
'Beautiful' Penaud late try guides France to Australia win
France head coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud's match-winning try was "beautiful" as his side beat Australia 30-29 in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.