Frustration and fury for France after poor Six Nations
PARIS – Fly-half Romain Ntamack said France have plenty to improve on ahead of this year’s World Cup after they ended the Six Nations with an unconvincing 25-14 victory over Italy.
Ntamack, 19, who made his international debut in the Six Nations opener against Wales, admitted Brunel’s outfit have plenty of things to work on. Following the 44-8 hammering at the hands of England, the players set up an eight-man leadership group to support skipper Guirado. Experienced centre Mathieu Bastareaud, who made his France debut in 2009, said it was a difficult campaign.
Their heaviest defeat by Eddie Jones’ England since 1911 followed a catastrophic second half against Wales, conceding 24 points. Half-backs Antoine Dupont and teenager Ntamack grasped their opportunities on the international stage as experienced pair Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez were dropped after the trouncing at Twickenham.
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