Maxime Mermoz replaces injured Alexandre Dumoulin in France squad
Tuesday 26 January 2016 17:03, UK
Toulon centre Maxime Mermoz has been called into France's Six Nations training squad following an injury to Alexandre Dumoulin.
Dumoulin suffered a knock to his left knee playing for Racing 92, although he managed to play through it and complete the full 80 minutes of their 22-5 defeat by Glasgow Warriors at Rugby Park.
The 26-year-old had a scan on Tuesday, and a statement from the French camp said: "In agreement with the Racing 92 doctor, he was looked after by the France medical team yesterday and today.
"The medical examinations carried out this morning didn't show anything serious but a period of rest is necessary.
"In consultation between the two parties, the club and the France team, Alexandre is rejoining his club to continue his care."
Mermoz, 29, has 30 caps but was not part of France's World Cup squad and his last call came during the 2015 Six Nations for their closing match against England.
He will link up with Guy Noves' squad for the final day of their camp, one that has taken place without injured trio Benjamin Fall, Morgan Parra and Sebastien Vahaamahina.
Noves will name his final squad next week for their opening match against Italy on February 6.
Updated France squad:
Forwards: Eddy Ben Arous, Jefferson Poirot, Uini Atonio, Rabah Slimani, Guilhem Guirado, Camille Chat, Yoann Maestri, Alexandre Flanquart, Bernard Le Roux, Paul Jedrasiak, Yacouba Camara, Damien Chouly, Wenceslas Lauret, Louis Picamoles, Antoine Burban, Kevin Gourdon.
Backs: Sebastien Bezy, Baptiste Serin, Maxime Machenaud, Jules Plisson, Jean-Marc Doussain, Jonathan Danty, Maxime Mermoz, Wesley Fofana, Gael Fickou, Remi Lamerat, Marvin O'Connor, Virimi Vakatawa, Maxime Medard, Hugo Bonneval, Scott Spedding.
