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.
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Ntamack, Baille return to France lineup for Wallabies test
Toulouse duo Romain Ntamack and Cyril Baille will start France's opening autumn international against Australia in Paris on Saturday despite recent injury troubles that have restricted their playing time at club level.
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.
Jackman: Toulouse gameplan would spell curtains for La Rochelle
La Rochelle will need to stick to a narrow and controlled game-plan if they are to defeat Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup final, according to Bernard Jackman.
Europe: Dan Biggar cops three-week ban as suspensions fly
Northampton and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks by a disciplinary committee after being sent off against Gloucester in the Challenge Cup.
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle establish advantage over Bordeaux in Heineken Champions Cup last-16
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle prevailed 31-13 at Bordeaux in an all-Top 14 clash in the Heineken Champions Cup which defied domestic form.
Six Nations verdict: France flourish and Italy show they belong
It was the collective sense of purpose and unity that was most striking as France collected their grand chelem and rose to second in the world rankings. In the past they would suffer a setback and often allow it to distract them. Now they have everything a champion rugby team need: talent, power and, crucially, composure. Only in Wales, where the fear of a Friday night slip-up briefly diverted them down a tactical cul‑de‑sac, did their most influential players show any signs of confusion. The clarity of their gameplan was a lesson to other teams and previously unsung players such as Gabin Villière, Melvyn Jaminet and Jonathan Danty have stepped up to complement the bigger names around them. Shaun Edwards’s defensive urgings have also made a massive difference and the French public are swooning. By the time the World Cup kicks off in Paris in 2023, they may be firm favourites.
Jonathan Danty and Henry Slade set for key centres battle in Paris
England will look to finish a disappointing Guinness Six Nations on a high when they face France in Paris on Saturday.