RBS Six Nations: Sun 7th Feb Murrayfield, Edinburgh
France have suffered a triple blow ahead of their clash with Ireland with Aurelien Rougerie, Luc Ducalcon and Benjamin Fall ruled out.
France coach Marc Lievremont has retained the same squad for the clash with Ireland despite fitness fears over three players.
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud scored his first tries in international rugby as Les Bleus recorded an 18-9 victory over Scotland.
Stuart Barnes says a change of outlook will help England, as will a change of personnel against Italy.
Coach Marc Lievremont refused to single out Mathieu Bastareaud for special praise following France's victory at Murrayfield.
Chris Cusiter is adamant Scotland's loss to France in their RBS Six Nations opener does not indicate a step back for his side.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| RBS Six Nations | |
| 16:30 | France vs Ireland |
| Friday 26th February | |
| 20:00 | Wales vs France |
| Sunday 14th March | |
| 14:30 | France vs Italy |
| Saturday 20th March | |
| 19:45 | France vs England |
| Result |
|---|
| France |
| Sunday 7th February |
| RBS Six Nations |
| RBS Six Nations |
| Scotland 9 - 18 France |
Stuart Barnes says a change of outlook will help England, as will a change of personnel against Italy.
Skysports.com names its team of the weekend from the opening round of RBS Six Nations matches.