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.

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.