Galthie left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy in Six Nations
France head coach Fabien Galthié said he had been left with a "bitter taste" after his team opened their Guinness Six Nations defence with a nervy victory over Italy in Rome.
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France survive big scare to edge past Italy in Six Nations
France survived a huge scare as they started their Six Nations campaign with a nerve-racking victory over Italy.
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.
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.