France ring changes for 6 Nations clash

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made eight changes for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

France ring changes for 6 Nations clash
Fri, 13 Mar, 2015 - 00:00
Peter Black

Saint-Andre has rung the changes following his side’s 20-13 defeat at home to Wales as France look to record their second win in this year’s tournament.

Five of the changes involve the backs as Sebastien Tillous-Borde comes in for scrum-half Morgan Parra, while Scott Spedding returns at full-back at Brice Dulin’s expense.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Matthew Devine scores a try 15/5/2026 Connacht book place URC quarter-finals with big win in Edinburgh
Clayton McMillan 12/5/2026 Clayton McMillan: Just making URC play-offs would not satisfy Munster
Niall Scannell 12/5/2026 'We could do without some of the drama' but Niall Scannell just focussed on winning end to Munster career
CourtsRugbyRBS 6 NationsFrancePlace: Stadio OlimpicoPlace: WalesPlace: DublinPlace: ScotlandPlace: TwickenhamPlace: MurrayfieldPerson: Philippe Saint-AndrePerson: Saint-AndrePerson: Sebastien Tillous-BordePerson: Morgan ParraPerson: Scott SpeddingPerson: Noa NakaitaciPerson: Sofiane GuitounePerson: Gael FickouPerson: Maxime MermozPerson: Nicolas MasPerson: Alexandre FlanquartPerson: Loann GoujonPerson: Rabah SlimaniPerson: Romain TaofifenuaPerson: Damien ChoulyPerson: SpeddingPerson: DulinPerson: ScottPerson: Camille LopezPerson: Vern CotterPerson: Alex DunbarPerson: Richie GrayPerson: Sean LamontPerson: Finn RussellPerson: Dan BiggarPerson: CotterPerson: DunbarPerson: FinnPerson: RichiePerson: SeanPerson: Matt ScottEvent: 6 NationsEvent: World CupOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: GlasgowOrganisation: Dark BluesOrganisation: England
<p>Ulster's Tom Stewart dejected after his side's defeat to Glasgow. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

Ulster face anxious play-offs wait after defeat to Glasgow

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited