France's autumn Test against Fiji

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1. 1 JulBackground

   France beat Japan 42-15 in Tokyo to end their 2026 summer tour

   France closed their July 2026 Nations Championship tour with a 42-15 win over Japan in Tokyo, led by captain Maxime Lucu.

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   6 Nov

   Galthié's playful tribute to Dupont and Lucu before France's Fiji win

   On the eve of France's 54-17 win over Fiji, coach Fabien Galthié teased Antoine Dupont and thanked Maxime Lucu in two very different jersey-night speeches.

3. 8 NovBackground

   Romain Ntamack suffers serious shoulder injury in France's 54-17 win over Fiji

   France fly-half Romain Ntamack went off hurt in the 54-17 win over Fiji in Lyon, and Maxime Lucu moved to fly-half for the rest of the match.