France recall for Castaignede

France coach Bernard Laporte today recalled Saracens utility back Thomas Castaignede for the RBS 6 Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Castaignede was on the replacements’ bench for the defeat at Lansdowne Road, but Laporte, who has hinted some of the team will be playing for their international futures in the final two rounds of the championship, said: “It is logical for him to return to the team as he is on good form and will give the backs some extra punch.”