Paul Willemse rugby player
Paul Willemse rugby player

Paul Willemse

13th Nov 1992 2.01m/127kg No 4 Lock

France eye elusive Twickenham win, Wales target Rome rout

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are out of the Six Nations title race but they could have a major say in who takes the championship by beating France on Saturday.   France resume their bid to win a first Six Nations title...

Ntamack and Vakatawa return for Le Crunch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie has welcomed the return of star centre Virimi Vakatawa and flyhalf Romain Ntamack for France's visit to Twickenham on Saturday.   Vakatawa returns straight to the starting XV while...

How France Could Line Up Against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations.  Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...

Fresh COVID concerns in the French camp after a round of Top 14 action - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French national team have been dealt yet another blow COVID scare according to a report by RMC Sport.    Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse are reportedly under strict surveillance...

How France Could Line Up Against Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 France have been hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak which has led to 10 players being ruled out of the clash against Scotland this weekend.    The two biggest absentees are captain Charles...

Another positive Covid test in the French camp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Twelve Coronavirus tests were recently carried on players in the French squad, yielding 11 negatives and one positive. Dorian Aldegheri, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Cyril Baille, Dylan Cretin, Charles...

Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...

France Player Ratings v Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tries from Charles Ollivon and Damian Penaud condemned Ireland to a second straight defeat as France went top of the Six Nations table.     Ireland's Six Nations hopes are in tatters after...

Galthie promises France are braced for Ireland battle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie believes France can be a match for anyone in the Six Nations as they prepare to tackle Ireland this weekend.     Fabien Galthie has promised France are prepared for whatever...

Ireland lock horns with France in centenary test match

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An historic occasion set for Sunday as Round 2 will conclude with the old rivalry between Ireland and France celebrating its 100th test match.     After their drubbing of Italy in Round...