British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss ways to help Ukraine, after the election of Donald Trump has raised concerns of reduced U.S. support for the war against Russia.

Sir Keir Starmer was meeting Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday for talks on how Britain and France ramp up Europe’s defence during a second Donald Trump term. The Prime Minister was attending a ceremony in the French capital to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armistice of 1918.

The two leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine in private talks after participating in Armistice Day memorial ceremonies with French and British veterans.

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has celebrated his return as captain and his scoring touch was not even needed as eight-try France routed Japan 52-12 in Paris.

Antoine Dupont marks his return to international XVs with a dominant victory over Eddie Jones' Japan to open France's Autumn Nations Series.

France superstar Antoine Dupont said on Saturday he was "hungry" as he provided two try-scoring assists in the easy 52-12 win over Japan in Paris on his 15-a-side return.