Yachvili steps up for big French test

FRANCE prodigy Dimitri Yachvili may have enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence but the scrum-half is not about to rest on his laurels.

Yachvili steps up for big French test
Wed, 05 Mar, 2003 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

The 22-year-old is the only change to the France team to play Ireland on Saturday, coming into the side in place of captain Fabien Galthie who injured his right shoulder in the 38-3 win over Scotland on February 23.

The game will be only the third time Yachvili has represented France. He made his debut last November in the 35-3 win over Canada before coming on as a late replacement in the game against Scotland.

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