France captain Charles Ollivon said Sundays 35-17 Autumn Nations Series victory over Japan helps grow confidence as they continued their winning run before next years Rugby World Cup on home soil. Winger Damian Penaud crossed twice as Les Bleus claimed a 13th straight success less than 10 months ..
TOULOUSE, France (AP) France completed a calendar year of test rugby with a first perfect winning record after topping a competitive Japan 35-17 on Sunday. France's 10th win in 10 tests and third defeat of Japan this year never looked in doubt after the opening minutes.
Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan 35-17 in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said Thursday that his team will have to play "smarter" in the second Test against France after he made three changes to the side that collapsed in the second half against…