France coach Fabien Galthie on Wednesday named five uncapped players in his 31-man squad to prepare to face Wales later this month.
France head coach Fabien Galthie called up five uncapped players for the autumn internationals AFP/GAIZKA IROZMARCOUSSIS, France:
Galthie's men host Wayne Pivac's side on Oct 24 as a warm-up match ahead of a Six Nations fixture against Ireland and the newly-created Autumn Nations Cup which has replaced the scheduled November tests cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Prop Georges-Henri Colombe Reazel and centre Olivier Klemenczak have been rewarded for their performances as Racing 92 reached the European Champions Cup final.
Lyon lock Killian Geraci, Toulouse No 8 Selevasio Tolofua and La Rochelle winger Arthur Retiere are also the international newcomers.
Backs: Antoine Dupont , Baptiste Serin , Romain Ntamack , Matthieu Jalibert , Virimi Vakatawa , Arthur Vincent , Gael Fickou , Olivier Klemenczak , Vincent Rattez , Arthur Retiere , Teddy Thomas , Anthony Bouthier , Thomas Ramos
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