Traille is surprise full-back choice for France

France coach Marc Lievremont has sprung a major surprise ahead of his side’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland in Paris by picking Damien Traille at full-back and leaving star centre Yannick Jauzion out of his matchday 22.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011 - 12:13

France coach Marc Lievremont has sprung a major surprise ahead of his side’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland in Paris by picking Damien Traille at full-back and leaving star centre Yannick Jauzion out of his matchday 22.

Lievremont’s position has come under scrutiny in the wake of three heavy defeats from the last five Tests, with Les Bleus’ last outing culminating in a crushing 59-16 defeat at the hands of Australia.

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