France thrash Italy to reach quarters
Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a World Cup quarter-final with a convincing win of Italy on Friday.
Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a World Cup quarter-final with a convincing win of Italy on Friday.
South Africa, France and Ireland have the best chance of winning the 2023 World Cup, because – unlike New Zealand – they play clever rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.
World Cup hosts France scored eight tries in Lyon on Friday to rout Italy and clinch Pool A.
Head coach Fabien Galthie has cautioned France against underestimating Italy ahead of their decisive World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
Italy have healed their shattered confidence after the capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories “into the fire” ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with France.
France have made just two changes to their starting lineup for their final Pool A match against Italy in Lyon on Friday.
Ange Capuozzo has reverted to fullback as Italy named a reshuffled backline for their crucial Pool A clash against hosts France in Lyon on Friday.
Antoine Dupont will be assessed by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone before staff decide if he can return for a possible World Cup quarter-final.
Antoine Dupont looks ready for action after the France captain rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad following surgery on a fractured cheekbone a week ago.
France captain Antoine Dupont has rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad a week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone, the French federation have announced.