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French Rugby Federation names new rugby union coach in wake of poor 2017 results

Jacques Brunel, the newly appointed coach for Union Rugby in France [Photo: Courtesy]

Union Bordeaux Begles boss Jacques Brunel has replaced Guy Noves as the head coach of France, in advance of next year’s Six Nations championship, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Wednesday.

Noves was sacked after a disappointing run as coach of the national side, winning seven matches in his 22-game tenure since taking over from Philippe Saint-Andre after the 2015 World Cup.

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