Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales

Associated Press  

The Six Nations title is beyond France’s reach. In their place have come hooker Julien Marchand, locks Thibaud Flament and the uncapped Emmanuel Meafou, fit-again captain Gregory Alldritt, scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec and wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey. Since he arrived in France in 2018, he’s helped Toulouse win three Top 14s and the 2021 European Cup. But we’ve put ourselves in games and put teams under pressure.” ___ Lineups: Wales: Cameron Winnett, Josh Adams, Joe Roberts, Owen Watkin, Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow, Tomos Williams; Aaron Wainwright, Tommy Reffell, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, Will Rowlands, Keiron Assiratti, Ryan Elias, Gareth Thomas. France: Léo Barré, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Nicolas Depoortere, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Thomas Ramos, Nolann Le Garrec; Gregory Alldritt, Charles Ollivon, Francois Cros, Emmanuel Meafou, Thibaud Flament, Uini Atonio, Julien Marchand, Cyril Baille.

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France seeks to begin reset against Japan after summer off-field controversies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

France seeks to begin reset against Japan after summer off-field controversies

Associated Press  

PARIS — When France plays Japan on Saturday it will be eager for a reset after serious off-field problems marred the summer tour of South America. The French return to the Stade de France for the first time since losing in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals by a point to eventual champion South Africa a year ago. Japan nemesis Damian …

Three debutants to start for France as Fabien Galthie rings changes for Wales
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Three debutants to start for France as Fabien Galthie rings changes for Wales

The Independent  

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France going backward and coach Galthié seems unable to stop the slide in Six Nations
9 months, 2 weeks ago

France going backward and coach Galthié seems unable to stop the slide in Six Nations

Associated Press  

PARIS — France is going backward and coach Fabien Galthié seems unable to stop the slide in the Six Nations. It’s difficult to understand how Les Tricolores have gone from Rugby World Cup co-favorites along with Ireland to Six Nations also-rans inside six months. Because surely France’s poor form isn’t down to one absent player, even though Olympic gold chaser …

France and Galthié face critics and Italy in the Six Nations
10 months ago

France and Galthié face critics and Italy in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

Fabien Galthié compares the critics rounding on his France team to impatient viewers of a reality TV show. “The France team isn’t Star Academy or Koh Lanta,” he said, referring to popular TV shows where contestants are voted off each week. “We were losing until the 69th minute, we’d lost our captain to injury and young players had to come …

France vs Ireland blockbuster opener will likely decide fate of Six Nations title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

France vs Ireland blockbuster opener will likely decide fate of Six Nations title

Associated Press  

Winning the Six Nations will go some way to erasing the pain of not winning the Rugby World Cup for France and Ireland. It doesn’t guarantee us being successful but we’ve got to show fight.” France and Ireland, the northern hemisphere’s leading lights at the Rugby World Cup, were stunningly knocked out in thrilling quarterfinals by eventual finalists South Africa …

France Rugby World Cup guide: Antoine Dupont has the answer to pressure as face of tournament
1 year, 3 months ago

France Rugby World Cup guide: Antoine Dupont has the answer to pressure as face of tournament

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Galthié urges existential approach by France against New Zealand on opening night
1 year, 3 months ago

Galthié urges existential approach by France against New Zealand on opening night

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France — or Jedi? — coach Fabien Galthié got existential about his and his team’s approach to facing New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup blockbuster on Friday. The massive opening night game features a New Zealand team bidding for a record fourth world title against a spectacular France side gunning for its first after losing three finals. “Against Australia …

France has its best shot to win its first Rugby World Cup even without star Ntamack
1 year, 3 months ago

France has its best shot to win its first Rugby World Cup even without star Ntamack

Associated Press  

PARIS — France has to try and win the Rugby World Cup without injured star flyhalf Romain Ntamack, one of the best attacking players in the world. Even that will not dim national enthusiasm, though, when Les Tricolores face New Zealand on opening night at Stade de France on Sept. 8, such is the confidence and breadth of talent in …

France star Romain Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

France star Romain Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup

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6 Nations: France, Ireland set for duel under Netflix glare
1 year, 10 months ago

6 Nations: France, Ireland set for duel under Netflix glare

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Six Nations: France pushed to limit by spirited Wales but Grand Slam dream lives on after nervy win
2 years, 9 months ago

Six Nations: France pushed to limit by spirited Wales but Grand Slam dream lives on after nervy win

The Telegraph  

France cling on to nervy win in Cardiff against brave Welsh Visitors score only try; Anthony Jelonch's first-half effort the difference England travel to Paris next Saturday with France on verge of first Grand Slam since 2010 The Grand Slam awaits France thanks to a Shaun Edwards defensive masterclass that might just be the finest in his long resume at …

France show composure and class in second half to see off dogged challenge of Italy
2 years, 10 months ago

France show composure and class in second half to see off dogged challenge of Italy

The Telegraph  

Italy dogged in defence during tight first half in atrocious conditions in Paris France run away with the match in second period thanks to fine tries from Villiere and Penaud Bonus-point victory means France top Six Nations table after first weekend Just before half time France’s general manager Raphael Ibanez was taking a phone call in the coaches’ box with …

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