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Argentina's Nicolas Sanchez prepares to kick a conversion during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Wales edges Fiji in a thriller

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French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe smiles as he talks with French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner prior to a debate on immigration reform, at the National Assembly, in Paris, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Monday's debate is part of French President Emmanuel Macron's promise to confront the issue head-on during the second half of his presidency. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Macron shifts right on immigration as asylum demands grow

By CLAIRE PARKER - Associated Press

The United States team react following their Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between France and the United States in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. France defeated the United States 33-9.(Jun Hirata/Kyodo News via AP)

Pumas must refocus against Eagles to earn 3rd place in pool

By FOSTER NIUMATA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 29, 2016 file photo, UEFA President Michel Platini leaves the international Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, after a hearing in Lausanne, Switzerland. Michel Platini is free to work in soccer again on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 morning after his four-year ban by FIFA expires overnight. The former UEFA president told The Associated Press on Monday unsure he is where and when he will return. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, file)

Platini plans comeback, legal fight after 4-year FIFA ban

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

The Latest: Canada picks van der Merwe to play South Africa

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France beats Tonga to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

France's Jefferson Poirot, centre, celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between France and the United States in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. France defeated the United States 33-9. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Poirot has the captain’s armband, Guirado does the talking

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Correction: World War II Veterans-French Honor story

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Tottenham's Son Heung-min is dejected after missing an opportunity to score during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Falmer stadium in Brighton, England Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Pressure on Pochettino as Spurs lose 3-0 at Brighton

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France's Jefferson Poirot, centre, celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between France and the United States in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. France defeated the United States 33-9. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

From TV to reality: Veainu has a chance to take on France

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

France's Gael Fickou scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between France and the United States in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Scrappy France rallies late to beat US Eagles 33-9 at RWC

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for interviews at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: French minister: No-deal Brexit most likely

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United States players pack bind for a scrum during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kobe Misaki Stadium against England in Kobe, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France has modest expectations heading into U.S match at RWC

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

People queue at the Invalides monument to pay their respects to late French President Jacques Chirac, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Paris. Jacques Chirac will lie in state Sunday during a public ceremony at the Invalides monument, where France honors its heroes. A memorial service and private funeral are planned for Monday. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Mourners say goodbye to late French President Jacques Chirac

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Argentina is a team of two halves so far at Rugby World Cup

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

People sign the condolences book to pay tribute to former President Jacques Chirac at the Elysee Palace, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Jacques Chirac, a two-term French president who was the first leader to acknowledge France's role in the Holocaust and defiantly opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, has died Thursday at age 86. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

France remembers grand ex-President Chirac, flaws and all

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

In this Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kotaro Matsushima, top, makes an attempt to score a try, tackled by Russia's Vasily Artemyev during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo. The try was disallowed by video referee. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

The Latest: American Quill banned 3 games after red card

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Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio speaks during the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

The Latest: Saudi Arabia urges pressure on Iran

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FILE - In this June 6, 2005 file photo, former French President Jacques Chirac, left, and former U.S. president Bill Clinton leave after their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Jacques Chirac, a debonair master of politics who championed French grandeur and whose 12 years as president were overshadowed by tensions with the United States over his opposition to war in Iraq. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, File)

The Latest: Macron praises Chirac as ‘statesman we loved’

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In this Nov.14, 2006 file photo, French President Jacques Chirac poses with residents during his visit to Amiens, northern France. Chirac has died at 86. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)

Jacques Chirac, ex-French president who stood up to the U.S., dies at 86

By Elaine Ganley - Associated Press