High temperatures in France see World Rugby confirm water breaks for all RWC matches
All matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will include a water break in each half, World Rugby has confirmed.
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France name team for RWC opener against All Blacks, midfielder Moefana gets starting role
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in France's side for this weekend's World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
Moefana starts at centre with France for New Zealand clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France :Yoram Moefana will start at centre to make up for the absence of the injured Jonathan Danty, while flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert will pair up with Antoine Dupont for France's World Cup opening match against New Zealand on Friday.
Jonathan Danty ruled out of RWC opener as France name team to take on New Zealand
Jonathan Danty will miss France's opening Rugby World Cup game with New Zealand on Friday night (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Yoram Moefana named to start in the centre.
Skelton to captain Australia in final Rugby World Cup warm-up against France
La Rochelle lock Will Skelton will captain Australia for the first time in this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up with hosts France, Rugby Australia announced on Friday.
France near full strength for last World Cup warm-up v Australia
PARIS : France are back to near full strength for their final World Cup warm-up international against Australia as coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday announced his team for the weekend clash.
France give fringe players chance to shine in World Cup warm-up against Fiji
PARIS : France have made 13 changes to their side to take on Fiji in their penultimate World Cup warm-up test, giving a last opportunity to players on the fringe of selection before deciding their squad for the tournament.
Alldritt to lead France against Fiji as Willemse and Cros return
La Rochelle loose forward Gregory Alldritt will captain France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Fiji as Paul Willemse and Francois Cros are recalled by the tournament hosts.