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Having played for France in four Rugby World Cups, and lost a final, Fabien Galthié is now focused on coaching the home nation to its maiden Webb Ellis Cup. In his three years at the helm, the former scrum-half and captain has turned Les Bleus into a ruthless winning machine,…

France rugby coach Fabien Galthié described as Darwinian the recall of star players such as skipper Antoine Dupont and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to the starting line-up for Thursday's match against Namibia in the World Cup.

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

Talismanic Les Bleus captain insists the hosts have a “responsibility to do something great” as All Blacks blockbuster kicks off tournament

Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France?

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

Hosts France launch their quest for a first World Cup trophy against three-time champions New Zealand on Friday night. Around 80,000 fans are expected at the Stade de France for a blockbuster start to the 10th World Cup competition and seven weeks of action featuring the planet's best rugby players.

The tournament can serve to balm the sport’s soul, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with the action on the pitch distracting from testing times off it

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way