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Six Nations -- Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou left out of France squad for Six Nations

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Connacht Rugby -- Connacht sign South African loosehead prop Francois van Wyk for next season

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Premier League -- Pep Guardiola says something needs to change soon at Manchester City after shock Bodo/Glimt defeat

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