France's Fabien Galthie has named nine uncapped players in his 42-man squad for next month's Tests vs Argentina, Georgia and New Zealand.
After a genuine renaissance year in 2020, can France go one better and clinch the silverware that alluded them last year in 2021?
Sam Stuart, Tom Arscott and Josh Basham scored second-half tries to earn Newcastle Falcons a 26-17 Challenge Cup victory over Castres at Stade Pierre-Antoine.
Recap Friday's Challenge Cup action as Leicester Tigers, Cardiff Blues and Benetton beat Brive, Newcastle and Stade Francais respectively.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a full-strength Les Bleus side for their Test against Wales in Paris on Saturday.
The sixth instalment of our Rugby Union Top 10 series, as we take a look at 10 of France's greatest performers.
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