France's Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for Nations Championship France's convincing 42 15 victory over Japan in the Nations Championship has secured their second win and solidified their position as a powerhouse in the competition.
However, this impressive scoreline and display of French rugby prowess mask more profound issues that threaten to undermine the tournament's foundations.
The Nations Championship has been criticized for its lack of competitiveness, with top tier teams like France dominating matches against less developed countries.