After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town
France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their rugby Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.
A raft of injuries and the burden of expectation on Les Bleus is ramping up with just 10 months to hosting a global jamboree
France have recalled Fijian-born Clermont winger Alivereti Raka for the autumn international series, which kicks off with a test against Australia.
Lock Jonny Gray has handed Scotland a major set back in the build up to their Six Nations clash with France.
France head coach Fabien Galthie says star men Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are doing well after both tested positive for coronavirus. Les Bleus’ preparation for the Guinness Six Nations has been severely disrupted by a host of withdrawals from Galthie’s 42-man
Fresh from Six Nations wins over Italy and Ireland, the France squad to face Scotland shows three changes including a recall for Demba Bamba.
France have gone from pretenders to contenders in 12 months but can they back up the expectation of a nation?
You wouldn’t have found much if you googled the rookie prior to last Sunday's win over England... but one extraordinary kick now means everyone knows the French newcomer's name.