Scotland have dropped outside the world's top 10 following their RBS 6 Nations home defeat against England on Saturday.
France captain Thierry Dusautoir hailed the newcomers to the team after their convincing win over Italy on Saturday, saying they have a large part in deciding France's rugby future.
The defence-driven pragmatism that saw France reach the World Cup Final resurfaced in their opening Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday.
France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a comfortable 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris on Saturday.
Philippe Saint-Andre makes his Six Nations coaching debut when France take on Italy on Saturday, and the former international wing is urging his team to forget their favourites tag.
Philippe Saint-Andre has warned France not to take Italy for granted as the tournament favourites open their Six Nations campaign in Paris.
Sebastien Chabal has revealed a breakdown in relations with coach Pierre Berbizier has led to his departure from Top 14 side Racing Metro.
Sebastien Chabal's star as a Rugby Union player is unlikely to shine for much longer after Racing-Metro effectively sacked one of French sport's most recognisable characters.
World Cup finalists France will bid to get their Six Nations campaign off with a resounding bang when they host Italy at the Stade de France on Saturday.
New France coach Pilippe Saint Andre has made a few key changes to the team that contested the World Cup Final for their Six Nations opener against Italy at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Centre Wesley Fofana will earn his first cap for France when they take on Italy in their Six Nations opener.
France captain Thierry Dusautoir said he and his team may have come out of the World Cup final with their heads held high but they can afford no slip-ups against Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
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