Six Nations 2022: Antoine Dupont will captain France against Italy
World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont will captain Six Nations favourites France against Italy on Sunday, while coach Fabien Galthie has Covid-19.
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Galthie to miss France's 6 Nations opener
France have made two changes to the side that defeated New Zealand last November as they prepare to open their 2022 Six Nations rugby campaign against Italy in Paris on Sunday without coach Fabien Galthie.
New Zealand-born Halafihi to make Italy debut in France Six Nations opener
Former Hurricanes backrower Toa Halafihi will make his Italy debut in this weekend's Six Nations trip to France, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Friday.
France coach Fabien Galthie positive for Covid-19 before Six Nations opener
Paris — France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday he had tested positive for coronavirus, two days before hosting Italy in their Six Nations opener.
French boss Galthie to miss trip to Italy with Covid
France head coach Fabien Galthie has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not attend Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris.
France coach Galthie positive for Covid-19 before Six Nations opener
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday he had tested positive for coronavirus, two days before hosting Italy in their Six Nations opener.
France head coach Fabien Galthie out of Italy clash after positive Covid-19 test
France head coach Fabien Galthie has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not attend Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris.
France the favourites for exciting Six Nations
France may be "red-hot favourites" to win the Six Nations according to England coach Eddie Jones, but several sides will fancy their title chances when spectators return for a 2022 edition that starts this weekend.