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Event: 1999 World Cup final

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France coach Bernard Laporte has angrily hit back at his predecessor Pierre Villepreux following his criticism of the current France team.

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France coach Bernard Laporte has bemoaned the injury curse that has plagued his team after having to make four changes for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales.

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