France call up Jauzion for Aviva clash

FRANCE have called on Yannick Jauzion to replace injured centre Maxime Mermoz for their Six Nations clash with Ireland next Sunday.

Mermoz, who had taken over at inside centre from the veteran Jauzion, was ruled out of the trip to Dublin after injuring his left shoulder in France’s 34-21 home victory over Scotland.

The injury has forced coach Marc Lièvremont into making yet another change to his back line — the 18th since he took over Les Bleus And he admitted yesterday it was unlikely Mermoz would return to full fitness before the end of the tournament.