Van Straaten’s World Cup flashpoints
Former Springbok flyhalf BRAAM VAN STRAATEN picks his talking points from the first round of action of the World Cup.
RWC Highlights: France vs Argentina
Watch France claim a narrow 23-21 victory over Argentina in their Pool C clash.
France hold off Argentina in Tokyo thriller
Camille Lopez slotted a late drop goal as France clinched a riveting 23-21 win against Argentina in their Pool C opener in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
France pick young halfbacks against Argentina
Romain Ntamack will partner scrumhalf Antoine Dupont for France in their World Cup opener against Argentina in Tokyo on Saturday.
2019 World Cup squads
The 31-man World Cup squads as they are announced. Every team is now in, following the announcement of the USA squad on Monday.
France change World Cup squad again
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a revised 31-man squad for the World Cup, with lock Félix Lambey and prop Dany Priso missing out this time.
France hammer Italy
France scored seven tries to thrash Italy 47-19 and finish their World Cup preparations in style in a final warm-up in Paris on Friday.
World Cup warm-up teams
All the teams from this weekend’s World Cup warm-up fixtures.
Italy tweak pack for France clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made three changes to Italy’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup warm-up against France in Paris.
France lock handed RWC lifeline
Paul Gabrillagues will only miss France’s opening game at the World Cup with his six-week suspension reduced following a successful appeal.
