New French skipper named
France coach Guy Novès has named Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado as the new captain of the national side.
France coach Guy Novès has named Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado as the new captain of the national side.
New France coach Guy Noves has left Rory Kockott out of his first 30-man squad ahead of the Six Nations.
New England coach Eddie Jones will be prevented from making wholesale squad changes.
Five South African match officials have been appointed to do duty during next year's Six Nations, with Jaco Peyper set to take charge of two matches.
Craig Joubert will referee the match between England and Wales at Twickenham in March.
Bernard le Roux, Camille Lopez, Jamie Heaslip, Stuart Hogg, Yoann Huget, Johnny Sexton and Courtney Lawes feature in this selection.
An Irish supporter celebrates when France are awarded a penalty with time up, and then loses it when they take a quick tap.
The hosts won 55-35 in a 12-try thriller at Twickenham, but it wasn't enough to claim the Six Nations title.
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell lifted the trophy in front of thousands of fans at Murrayfield.
Ireland won the Six Nations on points difference for the second consecutive season after England were only able to beat France 55-35 in a thrilling match at Twickenham. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.