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Vakatawa included for French Six Nations opener

Vashneel Prasad

February 2, 2018 12:02 am

Fiji born, Virimi Vakatawa has been named on the left wing for France in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.

Vakatawa has been in superb form for his French club Racing 92 in the Top 14 and European Champions Cup.

The Fijian giant is expected to bring a lot of strength to the French side in their first match.

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France plays Ireland at 5.45am on Sunday at you can catch the match live on FBC TV.

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