Heymans called in for Mermoz
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | yesterday
France coach Marc Lièvremont has been forced to call Cédric Heymans into his squad after Maxime Mermoz was ruled out injured.
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France lose centre
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday
French centre Maxime Mermoz has been ruled out for the clash against the All Blacks on Saturday. Mermoz is suffering from a right thigh muscle and will not recover in time for match in Marseille. Toulouse wing Cedric Heymans will replace Mermoz in the squad. France squad: Forwards – Fabien Barcella, Thomas Domingo, Nicolas Mas, Sylvain Marconnet, William Servat, [...]
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Lievremont wary of New Zealand threat
Fijilive (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
France coach Marc Lievremont on Sunday warned that his side's recent progress could "go up in smoke" with defeat in their year-ending match against New Zealand in Marseille next weekend.France will go into the match on the back of a 43-5 thrashing of Samoa and a superb 20-13 victory over world champions South Africa, but Lievremont remains cautious."We're coming out of two great matches,...
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France make five changes to face Samoa
Fijilive (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
France, on a high after their impressive 20-13 victory over world champions South Africa, on Saturday made five changes to the 23-man squad to tackle Samoa next weekend.Stade Francais lock Pascal Pape replaces Lionel Nallet, Perpignan hooker Guilhem Guirado takes over from Toulouse's William Servat while Clermont back-rower Alexandre Lapandry, who has yet to feature for Les Bleus, comes in for Imanol...
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France v South Africa predictions
The Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
South Africa continue their Autumn series, or End of Year Tour as they call it, with a visit to Toulouse to take on the French this evening. The South of France is a notoriously difficult place to visit, and with seven Toulouse players lining up for the national team, there’s a good chance that the crowd [...]
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France v South Africa: Teams
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
France captain Thierry Dusautoir is determined to prove his side are capable of beating southern hemisphere sides on a regular basis.
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Toulousains await Boks
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
South Africa will play France in Toulouse for the first time in 25 years on Friday with seven 'locals' forming to backbone of the home side.
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‘France to attack Adi’s channel’
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
Brent Russell believes Marc Lievremont has a ‘plan up his sleeve’ to dominate the Springbok backs, but is unsure whether this will reap rewards. Lievremont has opted for a sizable backline for Friday’s Test, with players such as flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc, centre Yann David, wing Cedric Heymans and No 15 Damien Traille all abrasive individuals. Russell, who [...]
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France bulk-up for Springboks Test
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Text Size:irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009, 11:07France bulk-up for Springboks TestRugby: France coach Marc Lievremont has bulked up and will rely on a heavyweight backrow as they attempt to contain South Africa in their first Test against the World champions at Stade Toulouse on Friday.Regular number eight Imanol Harinordoquy and Louis Picamoles have both been included in a...
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France select heavyweight back row
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
• France select a hefty pack to contain Springboks in Toulouse • Lièvremont keeps faith with Dupuy and Trinh-Duc France will rely on a heavyweight back row to try to contain the world champions, South Africa, in their first Test at Toulouse on Friday. Imanol Harinordoquy, the regular No8 has been switched to open-side flanker with Louis Picamoles packing into the back of the scrum...
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Rugby-France team to play South africa
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - France coach Marc Lievremont on Monday named the following team to play South Africa in Toulouse on Friday:
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David starts for France
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Marc Lievremont has selected powerful centre Yann David in his team to play the Springboks in Toulouse on Friday. In an obvious ploy to attempt to expose Adi Jacobs’ frail midfield defence, Lievremont has opted for the 105kg 21-year-old ahead of David Marty and out-of-form Yannick Jauzion. ‘We wanted more strength and explosiveness to start in the [...]
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Top 14, Week 12
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Champions Perpignan put paid to Toulon's recent resurgence, with a 25-9 bonus-point win enabling them to go four points clear.
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Top 14, Week 12 wrap
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Castres proved their spot among the best was no fluke on Thursday, holding Clermont to a deserved 9-9 draw at the Stade Pierre Antoine.
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Lievremont still searching for a French flair restorer - and the perfect 10
Sports news (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Les Bleus go into rugby union's autumn internationals with a brilliant set of forwards and the world's best threequarter line. But in one vital area they are struggling..