France scores eight tries but loses Romain Ntamack to injury against Fiji
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
France secured a dominant 54-17 victory over Fiji in Lyon on November 7. Romain Ntamack left the match in the 33rd minute with a shoulder injury, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming clash against South Africa. France carried a 26-3 lead into halftime and added four more converted tries in the final quarter. With other flyhalf options out due to injury, France may need to find a new starting 10 for Friday's match in Paris.
- •France scored a total of eight tries against Fiji.
- •Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury in the first half.
- •France led 26-3 at halftime.
- •Maxime Lucu stepped in at flyhalf after Ntamack's injury.
- •France faces South Africa next on November 10.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ntamack injury mars France rout of Fiji before Springboks clash
"LYON, France (AP) — France defeated Fiji 54-17 in a bruising clash at the possible cost of flyhalf Romain Ntamack on Saturday for the showdown with South Africa in Nations Championship rugby.Ntamack left the match in obvious pain in the 33rd minute with an apparent shoulder injury.
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