Second cap for Yann David

Yann David will earn just his second cap for France in Friday’s Test against world champions South Africa.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2009 - 11:01

Yann David will earn just his second cap for France in Friday’s Test against world champions South Africa.

Coach Marc Lievremont today opted to name 21-year-old David, who earned his only other cap against Italy last year, at centre rather than uniting Perpignan team-mates Maxime Mermoz and David Marty, who was named among the replacements.

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