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France dig deep to beat South Africa 21-19 in Paris

France beat South Africa 21-19 at the Stade de France. Three first-half tries, then a second half spent defending: 175 tackles, thirty minutes with fourteen men and not a point... Félix Lapoussière · 13 November 2026

Ligne 22 “Everything he has, he owes to himself”: François Joly described by his coach and two friends Following our interview with François Joly, It's Rugby asked Johann Authier, his coach at Niort and now at Oyonnax, as well as two friends and former teammates, Quentin Pilet and Benjamin Alçacèbe, to tell us about him. Thomas Larroquette · 11 November 2026

Ligne 22 François Joly (Oyonnax): “I didn’t even dare dream that rugby would become my job” Having come through Rochefort and Niort, two clubs hit by relegation and liquidation, François Joly is now living his dream: playing professionally, at Oyonnax, in Pro D2. He tells It's Rugby about his unique journey. Thomas Larroquette · 10 November 2026

Article Thirteen players aged 18 or under already used in Top 14 Thirteen players aged 18 or under have already played in Top 14 this season, as starters or substitutes. At the same point over the previous ten seasons, the figure had never gone above seven. At La Rochelle, Valentin Bouju is already a regular starter. Félix Lapoussière · 13 November 2026

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Après-matchsFrance dig deep to beat South Africa 21-19 in ParisFrance beat South Africa 21-19 at the Stade de France. Three first-half tries, then a second half spent defending: 175 tackles, thirty minutes with fourteen men and not a point after the break.Félix Lapoussière · 13 November 2026

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UncategorisedBoudehent out, Gabrillagues called up before the Springboks9 November 2026

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Ligne 22Nicolas Acébès: “I’d love to do a season with my big brother”Thomas Larroquette · 5 December 2025Watch

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