France defence guru: Where must we tackle?
Owen Farrell has received a surprise supporter in the form of France and former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, who jumped to the defence of the England captain.
Owen Farrell has received a surprise supporter in the form of France and former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, who jumped to the defence of the England captain.
France suffered a double blow less than a month before the hosts open the World Cup against New Zealand.
Gregor Townsend is adamant that Scotland are equipped to take the fight to the formidable Springbok forwards after watching his side suffer a late loss to World Cup hosts France.
World Cup hosts France have suffered a massive blow to their title hopes after playmaker Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.
Antoine Dupont’s massive kick resulted in the match ball having to be replaced during the warm-up against Scotland on Saturday evening.
Romain Ntamack and Duhan van der Merwe suffered injuries as World Cup hosts France edged Scotland in Saint-Étienne on Saturday.
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SA-born lock Paul Willemse has been omitted, while Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will return to the France 23 for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against Scotland.
New Zealand have been given a timely boost as South African referee Jaco Peyper is reportedly set to handle the World Cup opener between the All Blacks and hosts France.
Tendai Mtawarira has sounded the alarm about the strength in depth of France, and sets the stage for a playoff “spectacle” between the Springboks and the World Cup hosts.