Brive full-back Julien Laharrague will make his France debut against Wales after being included by coach Bernard Laporte in the starting line-up for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Test at the Stade de France.

CONNACHT coach Michael Bradley has warned his forwards they must win more possession against Beziers at the Galway Sportsgrounds this afternoon (2pm).

France coach Bernard Laporte has been left to rue captain Fabien Galthie’s injury but is confident Olivier Magne will live up to expectations when his side entertain Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.