
Rugby: All Blacks front row ready to front up
France are not hugely experienced but will fancy their front row clash against the All Blacks.
France are not hugely experienced but will fancy their front row clash against the All Blacks.
A rugby priority for backrower Bernard le Roux was learning to count to 20, so he could understand lineout calls.
French rugby have apparently decided that, if they can't beat the clubs, they'll join them.
Nicknamed Piglet for his skittery running style, Philippe Saint-André is best known here as captain of the only French team to win a test series on New Zealand soil.
The British media have ridiculed the decision of the IRB to fine the French rugby team $5000 for advancing on the All Blacks haka before Sunday's Rugby World Cup final.
The French team left New Zealand last night with their reputation tarnished after damning video....
Live commentary of the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and France at Eden Park.
Relive the key moments from the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and France at Eden Park.