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The XV of France inflicted a slap on Japan (52-12) at the opening of the fall tour this Saturday, November 9. For his return to Blue, Antoine Dupont was sparkling, Paul Boudehent impactful and Bielle-Biarrey in all the right moves. Here are the tops and flops of this test match.
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Antoine Dupont was captain against Japan. | PHOTO: FRANCO ARLAND / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
For its return to school, the XV of France clearly dominated the Japanese without solutions (52-12) this Saturday, November 9 at the opening of the fall tour, sending a strong message to the All Blacks. An opponent of a completely different caliber, who beat the English and the Irish at home, that the Blues will face next Saturday. For his big return to the French team, Antoine Dupont set the tone. Louis Bielle-Biarrey was the man of the match on his wing.
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Antoine Dupont as metronome
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