History also refers to an almost undivided domination of the XV of France, beaten only once in twelve matches by the Islanders. It was seven years ago, on November 24, 2018, Jacques Brunel’s men lost passively at the Stade de France (14-21). There are not many survivors left from this era riddled with humiliations: Julien Marchand, starting this Saturday, Gaël Fickou and Baptiste Serin, sent to the stands as additional players, and Antoine Dupont, convalescent spectator.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
