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France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group.

France 24

Matthieu Jalibert’s magic touch leads France into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

France 60-7 Italy: The World Cup hosts reach the quarter-finals with emphatic win over Italy

The Independent UK

France 60-7 Italy: Les Bleus reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners with demolition job

The hosts defy the absence of injured captain Antoine Dupont in an eight-try Lyon rout that sets up likely South Africa showdown

Evening Standard

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Damian Penaud leads eight-try rout of Italy as France confirm progress in style

France laid down a marker for the knockout stages as they swept Italy aside 60-7 to qualify for the quarter-finals as pool winners

The Guardian - UK

Blow for France’s World Cup campaign as Antoine Dupont suffers facial fracture

The captain was injured during the record 96-0 win over Namibia following a clash of heads.

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont taken to hospital with facial fracture as France suffer major World Cup blow

The hosts’ captain and star scrum half has suffered a facial fracture, leaving his further participation at the tournament in doubt

The Independent UK

France's 96-0 win over Namibia overshadowed by facial injury for captain Dupont

A serious-looking facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France's highest ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. There were 14 tries, including a penalty try, and Thomas Ramos converted 12 of 13.

France 24

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France 96-0 Namibia: Damian Penaud hat-trick for rampant Les Blues but concern over Antoine Dupont

Damian Penaud scored a hat-trick as sensational France ran riot against Namibia in a 96-0 win at the Rugby World Cup, but that could be overshadowed by an injury to Antoine Dupont.

Evening Standard

France rack up record score in huge Rugby World Cup win over Namibia

France 96-0 Namibia: The hosts racked up a huge win but lost captain Antoine Dupont to injury

The Independent UK

France vs Namibia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on Namibia in their latest Rugby World Cup outing tonight.

Evening Standard

France give All Blacks a taste of their own medicine to kickstart party

The hosts rode a wave of patriotic fervour inside the Stade de France to recover from a dismal start and stun New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

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.

France 24

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

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The Guardian - UK

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

France 24

France overpower All Blacks in Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb outside Paris. Two second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud in the 55th minute and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet in the 79th minute helped France to a 27-13 victory.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more

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

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

Radio France Internationale

Host France breezes past Australia in warm-up rugby match

Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, in the final warm-up game before the tournament opens on 8 September.

The National (Scotland)

France 30 Scotland 27: Stirring comeback not enough for Townsend's men

The Scots will regard this game as a huge positive step with the World Cup kicking off in four weeks’ time.

Wales Online

Scarlets v Clermont team news as Wales ace returns for European showdown

Dwayne Peel is predicting a great occasion in Llanelli

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears' season fell down on a few milliseconds of misjudgement in what was a familiar story

Tony Cox from podcast Bears Beyond the Gate breaks down Bristol Bears' 33-26 European Challenge Cup defeat to Clermont

Bristol Post

Pat Lam delivers verdict on Bristol Bears errors and Semi Radradra injury against Clermont

Bristol Bears never got going in their European Challenge Cup loss to Clermont

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