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Dupont returns as France captain for November Tests

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - World player of the year Antoine Dupont will captain France in the three November Tests, the French Rugby Federation announced on Monday.

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France star Vakatawa devastated by premature end to career

Paris (AFP) - France international centre Virimi Vakatawa said in an emotional press conference on Tuesday it was hard to wake up and accept he would never train with his team-mates again having had to retire due to a heart defect.

AFP

Japan players remember Abe after emotional France Test

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's rugby players said they were "sad" and "shocked" by the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe but had remained "focused" for Saturday's second Test against France.

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'Heart and soul' edges France past Japan in rugby thriller

Tokyo (AFP) - France captain Charles Ollivon said the Six Nations champions needed to put their "heart and soul" into Saturday's 20-15 win over Japan after trailing at half-time for the first time this season.

AFP

Spring handed France debut against Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed full-back Max Spring his debut for Saturday's second rugby Test against Japan in Tokyo in an otherwise unchanged side.

AFP

Galthie hails young France side after beating heat and feisty Japan

Toyota City (Japan) (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie praised his young team for finding "the key to open all the doors" after stretching away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan 42-23 on Saturday in the first Test.

AFP

France hand Jolmes, Tanga debuts against Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed debuts to lock Thomas Jolmes and number eight Yoan Tanga for the first rugby Test against Japan in Toyota on Saturday.

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France's Ollivon focused on Japan despite captaincy return

Tokyo (AFP) - France captain Charles Ollivon said on Wednesday his focus is on this weekend's first Test with Japan and not returning as skipper.

AFP

Ollivon returns to lead France in Japan

Paris (AFP) - Back-rower Charles Ollivon will captain France during next month's two-Test tour of Japan, the French Rugby Federation said on Tuesday.

AFP

Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Paris (AFP) - Toulon backrower Charles Ollivon heads up a 42-strong France squad named by coach Fabien Galthie on Monday to play two Tests against Japan next month.

AFP

Today's rugby news as teen ace wanted by Wales to make England debut and Ken Owens eyeing fourth World Cup

Here is your round-up of some of the latest rugby stories making the headlines on June 17

Wales Online

Will Skelton to test England with Baa-Baas

Australian tower Will Skelton has been selected in the Barbarians team to take on England in their last international before their tour to Australia.

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Kruis bows out with Top 14 stars for the Barbarians against England

London (AFP) - George Kruis will make one last appearance at Twickenham after being named in a Barbarians XV dominated by players from France's Top 14 for Sunday's non-cap international against England.

AFP

George Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham

Former England and Saracens lock Kruis will retire after the match

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David Flatman backing England but warns of "incredibly exciting" Barbarians

EXCLUSIVE: Former Bath and England star David Flatman believes even an under-strength England have the means to beat the Barbarians, but Fabien Galthie's French-inspired outfit will be no pushovers

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France flanker Ollivon to skipper Barbarians against England

Paris (AFP) - France flanker Charles Ollivon will make his return to international rugby union when he skippers the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on June 19, the invitational side anounced Thursday.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as WRU announce changes to leagues and fans left 'gutted' by Welsh star's release

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France coach Galthie's contract extended after Six Nations triumph

Paris (AFP) - France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side's stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027, the French rugby federation told AFP on Sunday.

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France set down World Cup marker with superb Grand Slam

Paris (AFP) - France's first Six Nations title for 12 years showed that Fabien Galthie's impressive team, who beat England in a party atmosphere at the Stade de France, will be hard to stop at the World Cup on home soil next year.

The Independent UK

France determined to crown resurgence against wounded England in Six Nations finale

Fabien Galthie’s side can secure their first grand slam and Six Nations title in 12 years in front of an expectant Stade de France

AFP

Galthie says France focus fixed on Six Nations decider despite Jones' jibes

Paris (AFP) - France coach Fabien Galthie has insisted his side will be "ready to respond" to some typical Eddie Jones taunts when they attempt to win a first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England in Paris on Saturday.

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Galthie says France have learned from defeats before Six Nations decider

Marcoussis (France) (AFP) - France coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday his players had learned from their past disappointments as they prepare to face England on Saturday hoping to win their first Six Nations title since 2010.

Daily Mirror

Six Nations top scorers line up for France ahead of Grand Slam showdown with England

Fabien Galthie has named the squad that will look to seal France's first Six Nations title since 2010 and a memorable Grand Slam when Les Bleus host England on Saturday.

AFP

France now focusing on Grand Slam after gutsy Wales win - Galthie

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) - France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side's heroic defensive effort after a gutsy 13-9 victory over Wales that kept alive dreams of a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 years.

The Guardian - UK

Wales 9-13 France: Six Nations – as it happened

France are one win from the Six Nations title and grand slam but were made to work hard by Wales in a gruelling battle

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