France's controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup has hit a sour note with the French public, with over eight out of 10 people disapproving according to a poll televised on France 2.

Most people in France do not think their soccer team deserves to be in the 2010 World Cup and did not approve of Thierry Henry's handball that helped secure a finals place, according to an opinion poll published on Sunday.

Flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo was recalled Sunday into France's squad for the test against New Zealand. The Montpellier player, who didn't feature in the wins over world champion South Africa and Samoa because of a shoulder injury, was one of four changes in France coach Marc Lievremont's 23-man squad.

The remains of 15 British soldiers who were killed in the early months of World War I were found in northern France this week 95 years after their deaths, a local mayor said on Sunday.

France on Sunday made four changes in unveiling their squad to face New Zealand in Saturday's autumn international in Marseille.

France coach Marc Lievremont named the following 23-man squad on Sunday to face New Zealand in Marseille on Saturday:

Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra reportedly believes that France should be erecting a statue for Thierry Henry, following the 'hand of Henry' incident that saw their side secure a spot in the World Cup at the expense of the Republic of Ireland.

France raised expectations of its rugby clash with New Zealand next week by outgunning Samoa 43-5 at Stade de France on Saturday. The French started their autumn campaign by downing world champion South Africa 20-13 in Toulouse, then debuted two in making a dozen changes and were still too good for Samoa, running in seven tries to one.

Ireland has given up hope of getting its World Cup playoff against France replayed because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.

Over half people in France are worried about losing home, with 12 percent saying it's "very possible," which is three times more than the level of two years ago, according to a recent poll. Emmaus, homelessness charity organization, and CSA, a leading market research firm in France, jointly carried out the survey that asked 1,000 people about their living condition. Some 56 percent responders ...