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Ouedraogo, France's tackling machine

The weaknesses of France's under-strength team in Australia have been well documented ahead of the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday but no one can deny the strength of their back row, especially their tackling machine Fulgence Ouedraogo. FULL STORY >>

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Preview: Australia v France

Saturday's second Test between Australia and France in Brisbane will be the last game of rugby to be played under the ELVs, not that it will make a difference to the result.

Boks' top spot on the line

New Zealand and South Africa will be playing for more than Tri-Nations points when they meet in Wellington on Saturday - the winners will also secure top spot on the IRB World Rankings.

France without a replacement lock

French replacement lock David Couzinet has suffered a pulled calf muscle and has been forced to give up his place on les Bleus bench for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Chabal: France will attack more

French loose forward-turned-lock Sébastien 'the Cavemen' Chabal is one of only a handful of players to retain his place in les Bleus starting XV to face the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday and says his team will come out attacking.

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