France unchanged for crunch Wales clash

France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.

The only changes to the match-day 23 come on the bench, where France have reverted to a normal five-three split beween backs and forwards.

Tighthead prop Uli Antonio, lock Swan Rebbadj and back Arthur Vincent are all included after missing last week’s loss to England.

France – 15 Brice Dulin, 14 Teddy Thomas, 13 Virimi Vakatawa, 12 Gael Fickou, 11 Damian Penaud, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont, 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon (c), 6 Dylan Cretin, 5 Paul Willemse, 4 Romain Taofifenua, 3 Mohamed Haouas, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille.
Subs: 16 Camille Chat, 17 Jean-Baptiste Gros, 18 Uli Antonio, 19 Swan Rebbadj, 20 Anthony Jelonch, 21 Baptiste Serin, 22 Romain Ntamack, 23 Arthur Vincent.

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