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France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

Anthony Jelonch will make his long-awaited return from injury while half-back pairing Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert are among those rested

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

Talismanic Les Bleus captain insists the hosts have a “responsibility to do something great” as All Blacks blockbuster kicks off tournament

Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France?

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

Hosts France launch their quest for a first World Cup trophy against three-time champions New Zealand on Friday night. Around 80,000 fans are expected at the Stade de France for a blockbuster start to the 10th World Cup competition and seven weeks of action featuring the planet's best rugby players.

The tournament can serve to balm the sport’s soul, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with the action on the pitch distracting from testing times off it

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

The commanding number eight will be a big weapon for France as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil