Heavily trailed to go the distance, Les Bleus kick off their World Cup campaign against the All Blacks and the data showcases their strengths
There were immediate concerns for Ntamack's safety after a sickening fall that occurred after being knocked out during a rush tackle from centre Ulupano Seuteni.
The 33-year-old Toulouse winger suffered an Achilles injury during the club's 34-16 win over Racing 92 on Saturday.
Where Racing winger Teddy Thomas will play his club rugby next season is to be decided and there are complications about a move to Toulouse.
France have gone from pretenders to contenders in 12 months but can they back up the expectation of a nation?
After a decade of turmoil, things are finally looking up for Les Bleus.
Last week former French international Yoann Huget announced that he was hanging up his boots after a storied career in the game.
The 2020 Six Nations will go down as a curious affair but firm conclusions are required
With Toulouse failing to score a point between the 36th and 76th minutes, Exeter made hay at Sandy Park to reach their first-ever Champions Cup final.
Jacques Vermeulen was too hot for Northampton to handle las Sunday but he is not in the Exeter XV to face Toulouse in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final.
