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Rugby World Cup 2019: Poirot to lead much-changed France against Tonga

Jacques Brunel has tinkered with his half-back pairing again for the match against Tonga, Baptiste Serin and Romain Ntamack starting.

France made hard work of beating the United States in Fukuoka and Bernard Le Roux accepted they were complacent in the first half.

France made hard work of gaining maximum points against a spirited United States side, but scored five tries to get the job done.

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Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.

Camille Lopez's first act after coming on was to score a match-winning drop-goal to spare France's blushes against Argentina.

France have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call.

England must do whatever it takes to get to the semi-finals in Japan, according to Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson.

New Zealand are favourites, but could they be toppled in Japan? We assess their major challengers for the Rugby World Cup.

Stade Francais star Nicolas Sanchez will take on a host of Top 14 rivals when Argentina face France at the Rugby World Cup.

Less than eight months after his Test debut, Romain Ntamack, 20, will start for France at the Rugby World Cup.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments.

We take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.

Jacques Brunel has finalised his France Rugby World Cup squad for a second time, leaving out Felix Lambey and Dany Priso.

France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.