FRANCE

Laporte raises concern over long seasons

France coach Bernard Laporte has raised the concern over the over-playing of players in France, after his training this week was heavily disrupted by injury and fatigue.

Morocco takes on the French

Morocco, eliminated from World Cup qualification in two close encounters with Portugal, has complained to the French Rugby Federation about the absence of two of its key players.

Mature Harinordoquy for France

Imanol Harinordoquy believes adopting a more "mature" approach to the game has helped him reclaim his place in the France team.

Horgan returns to Ireland's ranks

Leinster dangerman Shane Horgan has recovered from the knee injury he picked up in January and will start for Ireland in the Six Nations match against France on Sunday.

Five French changes for Ireland

The French management Bernard Laporte and Jo Maso have announced a team with five changes from the one which beat Italy 39-3 in Rome for the Dublin match against Ireland, a crucial Six Nations clash.

Szarzewski sidelined for Six Nations

French hooker Dimitri Szarzewski might undergo surgery on an injured shoulder that would rule him out of the remainder of the Six Nations.

Michalak to play Super Rugby?

French fly-half Frederic Michalak, who has expressed an interest in pursuing his career outside France next season, will decide in two weeks' time where his playing future lies.

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