Match France 52 v Japan 12 - 09/11/2024 - Quilter Nations Series

France_Stade
Stade de France
FT
refereeDamian Schneider
HT31-0
FRA
FRA
52
vs
JPN
JPN
12
0
0
Metres Gained
0
0
Turnovers Won
0
0
Tackles Made
0
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Why we're so intrigued by France v Japan

A double dose of Tatafu, a new style of Eddie Jones-inspired rugby, and a princess in the stands are just three of the reasons to tune in tonight.

France v Japan preview

MATCH PREVIEW: France v Japan

France return to their national stadium this weekend with some demons to exorcise, while Eddie Jones's Japan seek a major scalp.

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Dupont returns after a Golden Summer to Captain France against Japan

Fabien Galthie has named his squad for their Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan’s Brave Blossoms.

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'He's not Olivier's son any more - I'm Alexandre's dad!'

On the cusp of making his first Test start, Toulouse back rower Alexandre Roumat has found inspiration in all the right places.

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Joshua Brennan: ‘I couldn't see myself wearing the Ireland jersey’

Joshua Brennan, son of Trevor and brother of Daniel, is likely to be the only member of the Irish family to wear the blue of France.

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Everything you need to know about France's eight rookies

Fabien Galthié has called up eight novices for his Autumn Nations Series squad this November.

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Dupont returns for France this Autumn Nations Series

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named in Fabien Galthié's France squad following his successful Olympic sojourn in rugby sevens.

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Antoine Dupont's France reunion is the biggest news in rugby

A nation's hopes rest on the shoulders of a man who has transcended the sport in more ways than one.

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France may have unearthed Atonio's tighthead successor

Eligible for French selection during the Autumn Nations Series, the Tongan Tevita Tatafu could be the surprise package of November.

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Eddie Jones names Japan squad for rebuild phase

Eddie Jones has announced a 36-man squad for November's Autumn Nations Series matches against France and England.

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