Pelous hit by illness
France captain Fabien Pelous is doubtful for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.
France captain Fabien Pelous is doubtful for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Paris.The 32-year-old lock has a stomach complaint.
Team doctor Thierry Hermerel said: "Fabien has been struck down by a severe gastro-enteritis.
"He has been sick all night and will be confined to bed all day."
Fellow second row Jerome Thion is also doubtful after missing training with a calf problem.
Two other members of the 30-man squad, Pascal Pape (ankle) and reserve fly-half Benjamin Boyet (thigh), also sat out the session.
France will name their team on Wednesday.
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