Three to debut for France in Italy game

France have named three uncapped players in their starting XV for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Paris.

Prop Fabien Barcella, flanker Ibrahim Diarra and centre Yann David have all been handed call-ups, with head coach Marc Lievremont making a raft of changes following Les Bleus’ 24-13 defeat to England a week and a half ago.