Laporte shuffles pack for Welsh tie

FRANCE’S second-half revival to beat England on Sunday has not stopped coach Bernard Laporte making several changes.

Les Bleus’ hopes of retaining the RBS 6 Nations title received a boost when they defeated England 18-17 just eight days after completing a 16-9 home victory over Scotland.

But the manner of their victory at Twickenham, coming after one of the most tepid and unimaginative first-half performances by a France team in recent years, has led the ruthless France boss to ring the changes for the clash against the unbeaten Welsh at the Stade de France.