France v Namibia LIVE: Final score, result and reaction as Rugby World Cup hosts claim record win

22 Sep 2023 • 3:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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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.

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

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