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Fabien Galthié

Why the ever-evolving Springbok bench still has the edge over ‘Le Bomb Squad’

South Africa

Why the ever-evolving Springbok bench still has the edge over ‘Le Bomb Squad’

By Jon Cardinelli

Ireland on the brink of glory, France on the precipice of disaster in Dublin showdown

South Africa

Ireland on the brink of glory, France on the precipice of disaster in Dublin showdown

By Jon Cardinelli

Everything to prove — Six Nations and Bok clash will define France’s season

South Africa

Everything to prove — Six Nations and Bok clash will define France’s season

By Jon Cardinelli

Dearth of knockout experience leaves France floored by seasoned Boks at home World Cup

South Africa

Dearth of knockout experience leaves France floored by seasoned Boks at home World Cup

By Julien Pretot

France captain Dupont bounces back to start against South Africa in RWC quarterfinal

South Africa

France captain Dupont bounces back to start against South Africa in RWC quarterfinal

By Julien Pretot

Once lost, France now feel at home at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome

Sport

Once lost, France now feel at home at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome

By Julien Pretot

Years of French planning reaches climax for Rugby World Cup Stade de France blockbuster opening

South Africa

Years of French planning reaches climax for Rugby World Cup Stade de France blockbuster opening

By Craig Ray

‘Roll on the World Cup’ — Ireland in bullish mood after Six Nations Grand Slam win

Sport

‘Roll on the World Cup’ — Ireland in bullish mood after Six Nations Grand Slam win

By Reuters

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

Sport

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks are the ‘best team in the world’, says France defence coach Edwards

Sport

Boks are the ‘best team in the world’, says France defence coach Edwards

By Craig Ray

Near misses highlight Bok strengths and weaknesses a year out from World Cup

Sport

Near misses highlight Bok strengths and weaknesses a year out from World Cup

By Jon Cardinelli

Bok tour’s success hinges on beating France after Ireland setback

Sport

Bok tour’s success hinges on beating France after Ireland setback

By Craig Ray