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Now beat All Blacks, Noves is ordered

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The Rugby Paper Team
2 July 2017

FRENCH COLUMN
DAVID BARNES

French Federation president Bernard Laporte has imposed an ultimatum on manager Guy Noves with a barelyveiled threat of the eventual sack.
He is demanding that France beat the All Blacks in at least one of the two home matches they play in November as well as winning against South Africa and Japan.
“Otherwise,” he says, “I would assume my responsibilties. The month will be decisive for the future of the France team.
“It is important that the series of Tests is a success. Three victories from the four games are a minimum. I cannot accept t...

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