Vakatawa to start for France against England


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 11 Mar 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v France - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Britain - March 8, 2020 France head coach Fabien Galthie as he arrives outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

PARIS (Reuters) - Centre Virimi Vakatawa is back in the starting line-up as Grand-Slam chasing France gear up for a pivotal Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Vakatawa, who missed Les Bleus's opening wins against Italy and Ireland with a knee injury, features alongside Gael Fickou while Matthieu Jalibert starts again at flyhalf despite the return of Romain Ntamack from a jaw injury.

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