Marsh’s joy at recall

FRANCE centre Tony Marsh has revealed his “pure happiness” at being recalled to the national team set-up just five months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

The New Zealand-born Montferrand player had surgery in March and underwent chemotherapy treatment in April and May before being passed fit to resume training with his club in June.

He is now back with Les Bleus to start a two-month training schedule ahead of the World Cup in Australia which starts in October.