French recall for Mohamed Haouas 

Haouas received an 18-month suspended sentence and a fine of €15,000 for his role in a series of break-ins at tobacconists in Montpellier when he was still a teenager.

Montpellier's French prop Mohamed Haouas

Montpellier prop Mohamed Haouas has been recalled to France’s extended squad for their Six Nations match against Scotland, after being handed a suspended prison sentence for his role in a series of burglaries in 2014.

His was one of a number of notable names on the 42-player list. Lyon centre Pierre-Louis Barassi returns from injury, while Toulon duo Aymeric Luc and Swan Rebbadj were also recalled, while Jonathan Danty, Gabin Villiere and Matthieu Jalibert are out with injuries.