Julien Bonnaire

Date of birth: 20/9/78

Position: Flanker

Test caps: 31

Test Debut: 2004 v Scotland in Edinburgh as a starter. France 31 Scotland 0

Test Points: 20

Current Club: Bourgoin

Strengths: Bonnaire is an excellent third option at the line-out.

Weaknesses: Has been known to let the odd tackle go now and then

Likely headline(s): France given a breath of bon air

Did you know? He was born in Bourgoin as well as playing for them... but the hometown boy made good story will come to an end in November when he starts playing for Clermont Auvergne - Bourgoin's local rivals!