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    Italy come back from behind to beat Uruguay 38-17 at the Rugby World Cup

    Rampant France demolished Namibia 96-0, with Damian Penaud plundering a hat-trick of tries as the hosts set a new record score to maintain their perfect start to the Rugby World Cup.

    However, the victors saw captain Antoine Dupont go off with a potential serious facial injury in the Marseille clash.

    Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie had again made sweeping changes following a laboured victory over Uruguay, which was in stark contrast to the impressive performance which saw off three-time world champions New Zealand in the tournament’s opening match

    Follow along for all the reaction from the Stade Velodrome. Plus get all the latest Rugby World Cup odds and tips here.

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    France rack up record score in huge Rugby World Cup win over Namibia

    However, the victors saw captain Antoine Dupont go off with a potential serious facial injury in the Marseille clash.

    Full report:

    Karl Matchett21 September 2023 23:00

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    Next up - Uruguay and Italy

    A tough night for Namibia, who had a couple of chances but were overwhelmed in all areas by a fully firing French side.

    Namibia will face Uruguay in their next match next Wednesday. France will face the anxious wait to discover the extent of Dupont’s injury but have two weeks until their next match which will be against Italy.

    Karl Matchett21 September 2023 22:55

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    France - record broken at half time

    Not only did France set their highest-ever RWC score at full time and score their 200th try, but they were also setting records at half time.

    Karl Matchett21 September 2023 22:47

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    Brilliance from Bielle-Biarrey

    As well has his two tries, Bielle-Biarrey’s quick reactions and game-reading ability also set Danty up to score his first try. The 20-year-old is really impressing at the RWC and is proving to be a strong asset to the French team.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 22:27

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    REACTION - FULL TIME France 96 - 0 Namibia

    Damien Penaud is awarded player of the match and gives his thoughts on their record-breaking win.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 22:20

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    FULL TIME France 96 - 0 Namibia

    One negative from an otherwise astonishing night for France.

    Sports staff21 September 2023 22:06

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    FULL TIME France 96 - 0 Namibia

    Wow, what a performance from France! 14 tries in Marseille and the home fans are loving it!

    Unfortunately now hearing French captain Dupont is off to hospital to check for a possible cheek fracture after the head collision with Deysel.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 21:51

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    FRANCE PENALTY TRY! France 96 - 0 Namibia 79mins

    Jason Benade collapses the maul and gets shown a yellow card. France awarded the penalty try so no conversion from Ramos this time! Namibia down to 13 players.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 21:51

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    FRANCE TRY! France 89 - 0 Namibia 76 mins

    Jaminet gets the next try in the corner! But it’s Ramos who gives France their highest total score at a World Cup with the conversion! Funnily enough (well, not for Namibia) the last record stood from when they previously played Namibia in 2007 and beat them 87-10, and it’s also their biggest RWC winning margin.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 21:47

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    Ramos receives treatment France 82 - 0 Namibia 73 mins

    Ramos receives some medical attention and has his knee iced but stays on the pitch.

    Imogen Ainsworth21 September 2023 21:43

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