Rugby

France put on a dominant show as they burst Namibia 96-0, with Damian Penaud scoring a hat-trick of tries, setting a new record score, and holding their excellent start in the Rugby World Cup. Head coach Fabien Galthie made notable changes to the lineup after a hard-fought victory over Uruguay, which contrasted with their outstanding performance against three-time world champions New Zealand in the tournament’s opening match. However, the French team was dealt a blow as their captain, Antoine Dupont, had to leave the field due to a serious facial injury during the Marseille match.