Guy Noves can’t wait to see Virimi Vakatawa in action

France launch the Guy Noves coaching era today – but Les Bleus’ star attraction could be Test newcomer Virimi Vakatawa.

The Fiji-born sevens specialist is among four new caps selected by Noves for France’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

Centre Jonathan Danty, scrum-half Sebastien Bezy and lock Paul Jedrasiak also make their international bows, but it is 23-year-old Vakatawa’s selection that has commanded most attention.