France recall veteran flyhalf Michalak for World Cup


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2015

France's Frederic Michalak (L) is tackled by Italy's Francesco Minto during their Six Nations rugby match at the Olympic stadium in Rome February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

PARIS (Reuters) - Experienced Toulon flyhalf Frederic Michalak was the surprise inclusion in France coach Philippe Saint-Andre's provisional squad for this year's World Cup.

Michalak, who was recalled with fellow flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc, was dropped after last year's tour to Australia, but returns for his third World Cup.

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