France coach makes eight changes
Lievremont is keen to assess his squad ahead of the Wales game
France coach Marc Lievremont has sprung yet more selection surprises in making eight changes to his 22 for the Six Nations match against Italy on 9 March.
Six players who began the 24-13 loss to England - Cedric Heymans, Morgan Parra, Thierry Dusautoir, Lionel Faure, Julien Bonnaire and David Marty - drop out.
David Skrela and William Servat have also been omitted from the 22.
Uncapped quintet Fabien Barcella, Yann David, Guilhem Guirado, Julien Tomas and Ibrahim Diarra have been called up.
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In addition, back-row Imanol Harinordoquy, Toulouse centre Yannick Jauzion and impressive Clermont winger Julien Malzieu, who is back from injury, have all been recalled.
The selection suggests Lievremont is taking the opportunity of assessing his options ahead of his side's potentially crunch tie away at Wales on 15 March.
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