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Rugby: Blossoms bravery in vain

"Remember this was a team (France) who had only ever lost one World Cup pool match against a nation who had only ever won one - Japan's sole victory coming against Zimbabwe in 1991.The result means Japan have now gone 15 Cup matches without a win, but the manner of the performance will give them heart."

NEW ZEALAND HERALD

Stats show 1.6 million Kiwis watched RWC

"Rugby New Zealand 2011 chief executive Martin Sneddon has called the television statistic "incredible", considering 1.9m viewers is considered total viewership."

AAP

Lievremont puzzled over French form at rugby W.Cup

"The top-ranking European side looked near their thrilling best in the opening and last quarters, but in between that they were seriously tested by an adventurous and brave Japan side.

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Still, it was a better start for Les Bleus than four years ago when they suffered a traumatic loss to Argentina in the opening match at the Stade de France before they rebounded to defeat favourites New Zealand in a huge quarter-final upset."

Vu sur le site du Herald, des photos pas forcément à jour de certains joueur du XV de France:

 J'aime beaucoup la photo de frère PARRA...