Tony Marsh today completed a courageous comeback from cancer when he was named ahead of Damien Traille to play in France’s opening World Cup clash against Fiji.

DANNY GREWCOCK is in danger of missing England’s potential Grand Slam decider against Ireland after being cited for two offences of striking another player during a Zurich Premiership game.

France coach Bernard Laporte today recalled Saracens utility back Thomas Castaignede for the RBS 6 Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

France has announced the team to line out against Ireland in Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Fly-half Gerald Merceron has lost his place in France‘s side for this weekend‘s RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland in Paris.

PROP Pieter De Villiers has not been ruled out of international rugby union indefinitely after testing positive for ecstasy and cocaine, French coach Bernard Laporte insisted yesterday.

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Star-studded Montferrand have shown 'no fear' in selecting David Bory, the culprit who went knees in first, on Gordon D'Arcy last Saturday in France.

MATT WILLIAMS was in surprisingly upbeat mood at Dublin Airport yesterday given Leinster’s onerous task .

THE WORLD Cup is a year away but today the Six Nations champions France will pit their talents against the Tri-Nations victors New Zealand in what can be termed the unofficial world championship of 2002.

The French squad to face Ireland in the Six Nations game at Stade de France on April 6 has been named.

Former France captain Fabien Pelous is back in the starting line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Murrayfield.