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PARIS: It’s the stuff of nightmares for those who promote the new, dynamic France: Giant mounds of stinking garbage bags overflow from bins near the Notre-Dame cathedral in the heart of Paris, violent demonstrators in Bordeaux set fire to the majestic doors of City Hall and teargas-laced battles break out…

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones plans to take his 2023 World Cup squad to Arnhem Land for a dose of inspiration before heading to France for the global showpiece.

The cancellation of the King’s historic state visit to France due to protests dominates many of Saturday’s front pages.

Newly-anointed France skipper Kylian Mbappé launched his tenure with a brace in a 4-0 rout of the Netherlands on Friday night at the Stade de France.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying win against the Netherlands at Stade de France while Belgium eased to a 3-0 victory over Sweden

Mbappe was on target twice as Ronald Koeman's side were embarrased in Paris.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku hit a hat-trick as Belgium put their World Cup woes behind them

Gibbs-White will lead the Young Lions for the first time against France on Saturday.

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