France
Random madness remains France’s big weakness writes Brendan Gallagher

Flair: France look well equipped at No.10 with Matthieu Jalibert covering for Romain Ntamack
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THE last time we saw France in action their odds and sods Third XV nearly beat England at Twickenham – indeed many would argue they were robbed – so it’s tempting to make them favourites for this year’s Six Nations.
Of course it’s more complicated than that. That day in December, France had nothing to lose, a hungry team of mainly young tyros were on a mission ...