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In the latest round of the Nations Championship, France defeated Fiji 54-17 in Lyon. Despite missing several key players due to injury, France managed to score eight tries and secure a commanding lead by halftime. Fiji, who have yet to win a match in the tournament, scored two tries but struggled to keep up with the French team's pace. France now leads the Northern Hemisphere section of the Nations Championship standings, ahead of Ireland. The French team will next face South Africa, who are leading the Southern Hemisphere section. In the Southern Hemisphere section, South Africa continued their strong performance by defeating Italy 66-7. The Springboks dominated the match, scoring multiple tries and maintaining control throughout. This win solidifies South Africa's position at the top of the Southern Hemisphere standings, ahead of New Zealand.
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