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.
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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.
Wales v France team announcement Live as Wayne Pivac set to change back-row for Six Nations clash
Wales and France name their teams today ahead of Friday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff.
Jalibert drops out of France squad after injury relapse
Matthieu Jalibert's injury issues continued on Sunday when the young flyhalf pulled out of France's squad to face Wales in the Six Nations.
Villiere returns for France ahead of Wales Six Nations game
PARIS: Winger Gabin Villiere and uncapped utility back Aymeric Luc have been called into the France squad for their Six Nations match against Wales on Mar 11, with flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert among the 42 players named.
Trio return for France ahead of Wales Six Nations tie
Wings Gabin Villiere and Teddy Thomas have been recalled to the France squad for their Six Nations Championship fixture against Wales on March 11, with flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert also back in the 42-man selection.
Danty recalled to France squad ahead of Scotland clash
France have been handed a boost with the news that Jonathan Danty is fit to take his place in the squad ahead of the Round 3 clash with Scotland. The La Rochelle centre started the opening game of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations against Italy but came off early in the second half with an ankle injury.