Mermoz out of New Zealand game

Maxime Mermoz has pulled out of Saturday’s final autumn international against New Zealand with a right thigh strain.

The Perpignan centre has been replaced in the 23-man squad by Toulouse winger Cedric Heymans.

Les Bleus will be looking for their third straight win in Marseille against the All Blacks following victories over world champions South Africa and Samoa over the past two weekends.