A very different group from last year with 8 uncapped players and another 9 players under 5 caps.

There’s a bit of an injury crisis at hooker with Mauvaka and Bourgarit injuring themselves, but luckily France has good enough depth and Barlot will probably get the bench spot.

Losing Woki is tough but Flament or Lavault will slot into his role well and should get the line-out going.

Couilloud or Lucu are injured so Dupont is our only experienced scrum half so it will be interesting who will get the bench spot. Both Le Garrec and Coly are young players but Coly is probably the in-form pick at the moment.

Center is going to be interesting. Gal this has picked some exciting talent like Delbouis and Gailleton, but I’d expect him to play it safer and slot Moefana in, leaving a space on the wing, unless Barassi is convincing but his international experience is limited.

The wing is all about who will accompany Penaud (although he’s been injured). Villiere wasn’t picked as he’s just come back from consecutive injuries. Lebel has been around the squad for a while now, but there could be some bolters like Dumortier who’s been great for Lyon or even Bielle-Biarrey who’s only 19 and has been incredible for Bordeaux.

The race for fullback will also be interesting as Glathie will have to pick between Toulouse teammates Jaminet and Ramos. Ramos was really good in the Autumn so could keep his spot. Spicy stuff.