PSA continues French rotation
1 decade agoJust three players from France's win against Romania have retained their place for Thursday's contest against Canada as coach Philippe Saint-André made 12 changes to his starting XV.Brice Dulin,...
France claim second successive Pool D win with victory over Romania
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrance overcame a first half scare to beat Romania 38-11 at the Olympic Stadium, picking up a try scoring bonus point and their second Pool D win in succession. Les Bleus featured 13 changes after beating...
Review: France vs Romania
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French come away bonus point victors in what was, in truth, an underwhelming spectacle. A fiery, first half performance had the Romanians trailing by just nine points in their World Cup 2015 debut....
5 players that impressed on game day 4
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid PocockThe returning back rower was played out of position at number 8, but that didn’t stop him having a huge impact on Australia's match against Fiji. The Brumbies man was a constant presence...
Preview: France vs Romania
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance take on Romania this evening in what they will feel should be a facile win. Phillipe Saint-Andre has made a massive thirteen changes to the side that took on Italy in the tournament opener, with...
Fofana out of France RWC opener
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWesley Fofana has not yet recovered from a thigh injury with Alexandre Dumoulin starting at inside centre in a France side with two changes for their Rugby World Cup match Pool D opener against Italy.
Rugby’s Top 100: 30-21
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Top 100 returns this week with the eighth instalment in the series, as the top 30 players in the world begin to be unveiled after concluding last week with Fijian pivot Niko Matawalu. 30. Wesley Fofana...
12 french changes for England rematch
1 decade agoFrance have made a total of 12 changes for his weekend’s re-match against England in Paris.Frédéric Michalak returns at fly-half, partnering Sébastien Tillous-Borde at half-back, with Scott Spedding...
France’s Mathieu Bastareaud to start against England in World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• First-choice pairing of Bastareaud and Wesley Fofana to start in Paris• Louis Picamoles to continue at No8 for French sideFrance have made 12 changes for the return match with England in Paris on...
Dusautoir ruled out of England clash
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThierry Dusautoir is set to miss France’s second match with England this weekend in Paris.The French captain is still recovering from a knee injury he picked up ten days ago in training and the coaching staff...
