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France very eager to ‘throw sand in England machine’
Bangkok Post
|September 20, 2025
France will try to “throw a bit of sand in England’s machine” during today’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinal in Bristol.
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History is against France as they prepare for their latest encounter with tournament favourites England, unbeaten against all opponents since a 2022 World Cup final defeat by New Zealand — who faced Canada in yesterday’s first semifinal at Ashton Gate.
France have lost all eight of their previous World Cup semifinals, including an agonising 25-24 reverse against New Zealand three years ago after a last-minute conversion that would have won them the game sailed wide.
They have also suffered 16 successive defeats by England, with their last win in 2018.
This story is from the September 20, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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