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Flair is back but France are undone by familiar failings

Despite a narrow loss to the Wallabies, the ambition and joie de vivre shown by France have given the public hope that a brighter future awaits...Shoulder to shoulder: The French side enjoyed an improved performance against AustraliaFrance are once more playing with flair, and the nation is happy. Following Saturday’s thrilling clash with Australia, Midi Olympique …Continue reading »

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Five things we learnt from France’s win over Samoa

France won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?Happy day: Virimi Vakatawa and his France team-mates celebrate. Photo: Getty ImagesFrance won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?

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Hotshot: Toulon fly-half Anthony Belleau

Date of birth: 8 April, 1996. Country: FranceRising star: Anthony Belleau on the ball at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship. (Photo: Getty Images)Where did rugby begin for you? I am from a village close to Agen in south-west France, so I played …Continue reading »

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France coach Novès could be a Fall Guy as Samoa come to town

He may only have just started but Guy Novès's job could be on the line should France falter in the autumn Tests. Gavin Mortimer explains why he's under such pressure Hot seat: Guy Novès has no excuses now that he has extended access to his players (Pic: Reuters)“Colossal” was the word used by Midi Olympique last week to describe the pressure on Guy Novès and his coaching …Continue reading »

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