THE days of great French tour victories over the big three are fast disappearing. France’s last win against New Zealand in Dunedin was almost a decade ago, they last beat South Africa away 12 years ago, and they have not won in Australia for 28 years.
If France keep on getting dud refereeing decisions like those against NZ that saw Paul Gabrillagues sinbinned unfairly in the first Test, and Benjamin Fall redcarded early in the second Test for an aerial challenge on Beauden Barrett, they will not win there again.

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