Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return as France go for 7:1 split on the bench
Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud have returned to the French starting side for Saturday's crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
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France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
ROME : Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
France warm up for Ireland trip by demolishing Italy
Italy felt the full force of a French backlash as Antoine Dupont orchestrated a 73-24 Guinness Six Nations victory in Rome.
Ramos at flyhalf, seven forwards on bench for France v Italy
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie restored Thomas Ramos at flyhalf and named seven forwards on the bench for the Six Nations game against Italy in Rome on Sunday after Matthieu Jalibert was ruled out with illness and with Romain Ntamack still suspended.
Six Nations team news: Matthieu Jalibert starts for France, Wales bring in Taulupe Faletau
Matthieu Jalibert will start at out-half for France in Saturday's Six Nations round two trip to England, with head coach Fabien Galthie resisting the urge to move Thomas Ramps or Antoine Dupont out of position.
France team to face England in Six Nations
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday:
Live France v Wales Six Nations score updates, kick-off time and TV channel
Wales kick off their 2025 Six Nations campaign against France in Paris this evening.
Damian Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.