FRANCE

Maxime Lucu

In Antoine Dupont's absence, scrumhalf Maxime Lucu starts for France

Maxime Lucu will start at No.9 for France in their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.

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Antoine Dupont criticised for 'astonishing' decision to skip Six Nations

Former France scrumhalf Pierre Berbizier is disappointed that captain Antoine Dupont has decided not to participate in the 2024 Six Nations.

Blitzboks

Blitzboks clinch fifth place in Perth

The Springbok Sevens finished their HSBC SVNS Perth campaign on a high note by outplaying France 24-5 to finish the tournament in fifth place.

Bundee Aki

Five players to watch in the upcoming 2024 Guinness Six Nations

A host of rugby's most gifted players will go head to head over the coming weeks in the 25th instalment of the Guinness Six Nations.

Uini Atonio

France could field heaviest pack in rugby history at upcoming Six Nations

France head coach Fabien Galthie could select one of the heaviest packs in world rugby during the Six Nations.

Jesse Kriel

France still hurting: Coach reflects on heartbreaking World Cup loss to Boks

France coach Shaun Edwards admits that there are still lingering feelings of "injustice" following their agonising defeat to South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

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