France duo dropped for England clash

France half-backs Francois Trinh-Duc and Morgan Parra have been dropped for the RBS 6 Nations clash against England in Paris on Sunday.

France duo dropped for England clash
Wed, 07 Mar, 2012 - 10:44

France half-backs Francois Trinh-Duc and Morgan Parra have been dropped for the RBS 6 Nations clash against England in Paris on Sunday.

Both players have paid the price for an erratic team display during last weekend’s 17-17 draw at home to Ireland, a result that cost Les Bleus any chance of the Grand Slam.

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