In December, case against Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou was dropped after two forwards had faced accusations in Argentina

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his matchday 23 to tackle Wales in the opening 2025 Six Nations match on Friday. Les Bleus collide with Warren Gatland’s outfit at the Stade de France with Antoine Dupont skippering the side from scrum-half after missing last year’s edition of the tournament.

France faced setbacks with winger Damian Penaud's injury ahead of their Six Nations match against Wales. Key players like Gael Fickou and Charles Ollivon are also unavailable. Coach Fabien Galthie made five team changes,

Romain Ntamack returns to the French rugby squad after 18 months, despite Damian Penaud's injury ahead of the Six Nations opener. Coach Fabien Galthie makes significant team changes, while the controversial inclusion of Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou overshadows other announcements.

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who were investigated over rape claims last year before they were dismissed, will start on the bench for France's Six Nations opener against Wales, coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.

France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.

Fabien Galthié ... Léo Barré glissant de son habituel poste d'arrière à celui d'ouvreur. La première rencontre du Tournoi pour le XV de France aura lieu le 31 janvier au stade de France ...

Paris (AFP) – "Nous assumons complètement nos décisions", a déclaré mardi le sélectionneur des Bleus Fabien Galthié ... pour le XV de France aura lieu le 31 janvier au stade de France ...

Fabien Galthié et le staff du XV de France ont pu compter sur un groupe presque au complet ce mercredi pour préparer le début du Tournoi des VI Nations et la réception du pays de Galles, le 31 ...

Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont makes his triumphant return to French rugby, bringing fresh energy and expertise to Les Bleus' Six Nations campaign.

The Pau back is starting on the wing in place of Damian Penaud in France's opening 2025 Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales on Friday night

Antoine Dupont will return to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday. Dupont, 28, missed the 2024 championships in order to focus on rugby sevens ahead of his home Olympics in Paris. Such was his impact, he helped France win the gold medal and was named World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year.