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France have received a much-needed boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa with skipper Antonie Dupont returning to the line up.

Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.

South Africa have delayed naming their matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France scheduled to be played at Stade de France on Sunday.

TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.

France captain Antonie Dupont has been cleared to resume training ahead of their much awaited Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

France made a statement of intent as they stormed into the quarter-finals with a 60-7 victory over Italy in Lyon as they finished at the top of Pool A in the Rugby World Cup. Here are the key moments from the encounter.

France have sealed the top place in Pool A as they trounced Italy 60-7 in the final game of the group stage in Lyon on Friday.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup clash against Italy.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made five changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against France to be played at OL Stadium on Friday.

France assistant coach William Servat said the Les Bleus are confident of skipper Antonie Dupont's return ahead of the quarter-finals following his latest injury setback.

France head coach Fabien Galthie said skipper Antoine Dupont will be undergoing further tests following his latest injury setback.

France scored a record 14-try performance as they thrashed Namibia 96-0 to inch closer to the quarter-final berth in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign in Marseille. Here are the highlights from the encounter.

France are on the verge of securing the quarter-final berth in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they scored 14 tries to beat Namibia 96-0 in their Pool A encounter in Marseille.

France lock Cameron Woki has described his team's performance against Uruguay as 'unacceptable' despite securing their second win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.

France successfully overcame a spirited performance from Uruguay as they sealed a 27-12 victory to maintain their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the Pool A clash.

France maintained their winning start in the Rugby World Cup after they managed to overcome a spirited Uruguay side 27-12 in their Pool A clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday.

New Newcastle boss Alex Codling chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the coaching experiences which have led him to Kingston Park.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made 12 changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup game against Uruguay to be played on Thursday.

France managed to overcome a double try from Mark Telea as they defeated the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Paris to take an early lead in Pool A.

Hosts France started the Rugby World Cup campaign with a 27-13 victory over three-time champions New Zealand in the Pool A opening game of the tournament at Stade de France in Paris.