France received the Six Nations final 12 months, with their sole defeat in opposition to England at Allianz Stadium.
Captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee in spherical 4 in opposition to Eire however Fabien Galthie’s facet received over the road with out their talisman.
The scrum-half is again and can wish to remind the rugby world of what he can do on the largest stage, however they’re with out prop Uini Atonio, who has been compelled to retire with a coronary heart downside.
“I attempted to get a great a part of the damage off and spend it with my household and buddies, so I can do different issues and are available again with extra psychological freshness,” Dupont advised BBC Radio 5 Reside.
Galthie confirmed that no participant is secure in his squad by leaving out France’s all-time prime try-scorer Damian Penaud, quantity eight Gregory Alldritt and veteran centre Gael Fickou.
Will that daring name repay? The fixtures might help their possibilities, with video games in opposition to Eire and England at dwelling that means Les Bleus have a robust likelihood of retaining their title.
“France have threats everywhere in the park. How they differ from another staff within the Six Nations could be the truth that in the event that they lose 5 of their prime gamers, it does not matter,” La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara advised BBC Sport.
“France have a mentality of there may be little or no between sure gamers in sure positions – with the exception being Dupont.”
