Rugby-Scrumhalf Arata returns as Uruguay face tough task against France

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool D - Fiji v Uruguay - Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, Kamaishi, Japan - September 25, 2019 Uruguay's Santiago Arata scores their first try. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

BORDEAUX (Reuters) - Uruguay welcomed back scrumhalf Santiago Arata, star of their 2019 World Cup victory over Fiji, as they named their team for the intimidating Pool A clash against this year's tournament hosts France in Lille on Thursday.

The livewire Arata seized on a loose ball to notch the crucial first try in the 30-27 defeat of Fiji at the last World Cup that showed what Uruguay are capable of.