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France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert

The France captain is back from a broken cheekbone for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

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France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Chelsea duo called into France squad after injury problems ahead of Netherlands clash

Les Bleus meet Dutch and Scotland over international break

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group.

France 24 · Oct 8, 2023

France 60-7 Italy: Les Bleus reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners with demolition job

The hosts defy the absence of injured captain Antoine Dupont in an eight-try Lyon rout that sets up likely South Africa showdown

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

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Rugby World Cup 2023: France captain Antoine Dupont cleared to return ahead of Italy clash

Scrum-half suffered facial fracture during win over Namibia

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2023

France captain Antoine Dupont given go-ahead to return following surgery

Dupont was injured against Namibia.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Injured Antoine Dupont returns to France squad after surgery

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will now rejoin Les Bleus’ Rugby World Cup squad.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023

$Namibia captain apologises to Antoine Dupont as clash causes facial fracture$

Namibia captain apologises to Antoine Dupont as clash causes facial fracture

Deysel’s yellow card for the collision, with France leading 54-0, was upgraded to red following a review by the television match official

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

$Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture$

Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture

Deysel’s yellow card for the collision, with France leading 54-0, was upgraded to red following a review by the television match official.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Antoine Dupont injury: France confirm facial fracture amid fears that captain’s Rugby World Cup is over

Les Bleus’ inspirational skipper will now consult with a surgical specialist before it is determined exactly how much time he will miss

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Fabien Galthié, the perfectionist masterminding France's Rugby World Cup tilt

Having played for France in four Rugby World Cups, and lost a final, Fabien Galthié is now focused on coaching the home nation to its maiden Webb Ellis Cup. In his three years at the helm, the former scrum-half and captain has turned Les Bleus into a ruthless winning machine,…

France 24 · Sep 21, 2023

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Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Frustrations boil over as minnows Uruguay give second-string France fright

Les Bleus’ strength in depth called into question after plucky Los Teros deliver a rousing performance in Pool A clash

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

France given huge Rugby World Cup scare by minnows Uruguay

France 27-12 Uruguay: Les Bleus claimed a hard-fought win but missed out on a bonus point against their valiant opponents

FourFourTwo · Sep 14, 2023

France Euro 2024 squad: Didier Deschamps' full team

The France Euro 2024 squad wants redemption, but performances will have to improve for that to become a reality

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

France vs Uruguay: Anthony Jelonch proud to lead Les Bleus on injury return at Rugby World Cup

Toulouse back-rower will skipper his country for the first time since 2021 against Uruguay after recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Six Nations duty

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France 24 · Sep 13, 2023

Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks

France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

France turn to their back-ups as Fabien Galthie rings the changes for Uruguay test

Anthony Jelonch will make his long-awaited return from injury while half-back pairing Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert are among those rested

France 24 · Sep 8, 2023

France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

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