New France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has included two uncapped players in his provisional 30-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations.

New France coach Laurent Blanc insists he will walk away if he feels he has failed in his mission, but has urged France fans to realise he is “not a magician”.

New France coach Laurent Blanc has taken the decision to suspend the entire 23-man squad which took part in this summer’s failed World Cup campaign for next month’s friendly against Norway.

Eddie O’Sullivan today claimed his self-belief remains intact as he prepares for what is potentially the decisive match of his Ireland reign.

New France coach Marc Lievremont has made sweeping changes in his first squad selection ahead of the RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 3.