By BEN JAYCOCK France…………….31pts Tries: Castro-Ferreira 11, 35; Tuifua 46, Perrin 72 Conversions: Raffy 12, 36, 47, 73 Penalties: Raffy 64 Ireland……………37pts Tries: Sheahan 4, […]
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Scotland prop Rory signs with Warriors
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Super-sub Gallagher drives over for hat-trick
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