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Vakatawa named for France for the remainder of the Six Nations

Vakatawa named for France for the remainder of the Six Nations

By Sampras Anand
22/10/2020
Virimi Vakatawa - [Photo: Getty Image]

Fiji born, Virimi Vakatawa has been named in the France squad for the Six Nations which resumes this weekend.

The former France 7s player has made 24 appearances for the French 15s team and has scored 8 tries.

France are second on the standings and need to win against Ireland next weekend to stand any chance of winning the title.

France will meet Ireland at 8.10am next Sunday.

Meanwhile, France will also face Fiji in their opening Autumn Cup match next month.

[Source: Rugby World]



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