Full-strength France take on Japan

France coach Bernard Laporte named a virtually full-strength side for ‘Les Bleus’ World Cup Pool B clash with Japan at Townsville.

Only number eight Imanol Harinordoquy and hooker Yannick Bru were rested from the forwards, while the team was led by Fabien Galthme who marshalled a backline including Tony Marsh and Damien Traille.