France survive big scare to edge out Italy in Six Nations
ROME :France survived a huge scare as they started their Six Nations campaign with a nerve-racking 29-24 away victory over Italy on Sunday.
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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.
Ntamack named in France's Autumn squad despite ankle injury
Romain Ntamack was on Monday included in France's 42-strong squad for Autumn internationals against Australia, South Africa and Japan.
France beat Japan 42-23 in first rugby union Test
Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan side 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.
France turn on strong second half showing to overpower Japan
AICHI, Japan : Winger Damian Penaud scored two tries as France put together a strong second-half performance for a commanding 42-23 victory over Japan in the first test at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Saturday.
Ollivon returns to lead France for Japan clash
Charles Ollivon will captain France against Japan as he continues his return to the international stage, while uncapped lock Thomas Jolmes and flanker Yoan Tanga will make their debuts at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday.