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Sat 09 Sep 2007France do their sums and hope Pool D/France v Georgia:A victory with a bonus point against Georgia and an Irish win by more than seven points over Argentina would be France's dream scenario tomorrow.The hosts would then snatch top spot in Pool D from the Pumas and swap a quarter-final against New Zealand in Cardiff for a game against Scotland or Italy at the Stade de France.