DOHA: Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are “determined to play”.
Benzema has been struggling with a thigh problem while Varane is recovering from a leg injury.
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