Scrappy France pile up the points
France made hard work of beating the Pacific Islanders despite
Napoleoni Nalaga being dismissed for the visitors.
France v Pacific Islanders
France showed how they could win ugly in beating bogey team
Argentina last weekend but if French fans are looking for more
expansive rugby against the Pacific Islanders this weekend then
they may be sorely disappointed.
Gasnier may decide to play for France: McKenzie
Mark Gasnier's French rugby club coach Ewen McKenzie says Australia
shouldn't take it for granted the former Kangaroos star will want
to return and play for the Wallabies.
Team news from the Six Nation countries
Ireland, France and Scotland ring the changes before Saturday's
internationals.
French rugby suffering from foreign exposure
There are so many non-French speaking foreigners at French rugby
club Brive that a group of local players have started lessons in
the language of Shakespeare.
We can play pretty: Lievremont
France can play prettier rugby than the pragmatic style used in
recording tough win against Argentina.
Skrela boots Bleus to welcome win
David Skrela booted all of France's points as the home side secured
a gritty yet welcome win over bogey team.
France v Argentina
Rugby rivalries run deep and here on Saturday France will take on
one of their real bogey teams Argentina looking to record only
their second win in seven matches against the Pumas.
Medard to debut for France
Toulouse full-back Maxime Medard will win his first international cap after being named in the France team to face Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Beauxis and Trinh-Duc out of Pumas clash
France suffered a double blow today as both their first choice fly-halves Lionel Beauxis and Franois Trinh-Duc withdrew for the Test match with bogey team Argentina next Saturday in Marseille.
One new face for France
Toulouse utility back Maxime Medard was the only uncapped player
named by coach Marc Lievremont on Tuesday in a 23-strong squad for
the autumn Test international against Argentina at Marseille on
November 8.
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