France’s rugby head coach, Fabian Galthie has named his side that will be out seeking to win the 2024 Guinness Six Nations competition slated to kick off later in February.
France will kick off their campaign for the Guinness Six Nations on February 24th against world number two and the six nations’ defending champions Ireland.
The team will be going into the competition without their young experienced Captain Antoine Dupont who was included in France’s squad for the 2024 Olympics after the completion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
France who had a fine run in the World Cup however lost to champions South Africa in the quarters. In his absence, backrower Gregory Aldritt is the one tasked with leading the team to winning the championship.
France squad
Forwads.
Gregory Alldritt (capt)
Esteban Abadie
Paul Boudehent
Francois Cros
Anthony Jelonch
Charles Ollivon
Paul Gabrillagues
Matthias Halagahu
Emmanuel Meafou
Romain Taofifenua
Cameron Woki
Dorian Aldegheri
Uini Atonio
Thomas Laclayat
Julien Marchand
Peato Mauvaka
Gaetan Barlot
Cyril Baille
Sebastien Taofifenua
Reda Wardi
Backs.
Thomas Ramos
Melvyn Jaminet
Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Damian Penaud
Matthis Lebel
Gael Fickou
Yoram Moefana
Jonathan Danty
Nicolas Depoortere
Emilien Gailleton
Matthieu Jalibert
Antoine Gibert
Maxime Lucu
Nolann Le Garrec