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Julien Pretot

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

France skipper Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of critical Springboks clash

South Africa

France skipper Dupont cleared to resume playing ahead of critical Springboks clash

By Julien Pretot

All Blacks waiting on prop Lomax as ‘monster game’ looms

Sport

All Blacks waiting on prop Lomax as ‘monster game’ looms

By Julien Pretot

$Uncertain wait as France confirms complex facial fracture for captain Antoine Dupont during Namibia clash$

South Africa

Uncertain wait as France confirms complex facial fracture for captain Antoine Dupont during Namibia clash

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

Jai Hindley bags yellow jersey and steals the spotlight with Tour stage five victory

Sport

Jai Hindley bags yellow jersey and steals the spotlight with Tour stage five victory

By Julien Pretot

Alcaraz’s take-no-prisoner approach faces stern Djokovic test at French Open

Sport

Alcaraz’s take-no-prisoner approach faces stern Djokovic test at French Open

By Julien Pretot

Djokovic cruises at French Open, risks controversy with Kosovo message

Sport

Djokovic cruises at French Open, risks controversy with Kosovo message

By Shrivathsa Sridhar, Julien Pretot and Karolos Grohmann

Ukraine’s Kostyuk booed over handshake refusal, urges stronger anti-war stance after defeat to Sabalenka

Sport

Ukraine’s Kostyuk booed over handshake refusal, urges stronger anti-war stance after defeat to Sabalenka

By Shrivathsa Sridhar and Julien Pretot

Being on the cusp makes France final defeat even crueller, says Deschamps

Sport

Being on the cusp makes France final defeat even crueller, says Deschamps

By Julien Pretot

Mental strength, moments of brilliance – how France reached the World Cup final

Sport

Mental strength, moments of brilliance – how France reached the World Cup final

By Julien Pretot