Olympic star Dupont adds 'aura' as France seek to unseat Six Nations champions Ireland
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday the return of captain Antoine Dupont brings an "aura" to the team before they embark on this year's Six Nations.
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Bernard Jackman: Leinster's Rabah Slimani will bring Irish intel to French camp
With Simon Easterby's Guinness Six Nations squad yesterday falling along expected lines, the most eye-catching selection of the day came from the French camp.
France name Jegou, Auradou in Six Nations squad
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
France dispatch Argentina after first half power play
France wrapped up their autumn nations series in style with a 37-23 victory against Argentina for their third win in as many tests at the Stade de France on Saturday. Six days after beating New Zealand 30-29, Fabien Galthie's side were never in real trouble against the Pumas, with a penalty try and tries by Thibaud Flament, Gabin Villiere and Louis Bielle-Biarrey while Thomas Ramos had another perfect kicking day with 15 points.
France beat Argentina to wrap up perfect autumn series
PARIS :France wrapped up their autumn nations series in style with a 37-23 victory against Argentina for their third win in as many tests at the Stade de France on Saturday.
France team against Argentina
The following is the France team named by coach Fabien Galthie for their match against Argentina at the Stade de France on Friday:
France fight back to pip All Blacks in Paris thriller after spectacular Haka display
Flyhalf Thomas Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat New Zealand 30-29 in a thrilling Test clash in Paris on Saturday.
All Blacks win lays foundation for France's bright future
PARIS : France suffered heartbreak at last year's World Cup when they were knocked out by South Africa by a single point in the quarter-finals, but Saturday's 30-29 victory against the All Blacks laid the foundations for a potentially bright future.