France prop Uini Atonio returns following a three-match ban as one of two changes for Saturday’s Six Nations game against Wales in Paris.
Atonio, who was suspended following a dangerous tackle on Ireland hooker Rob Herring last month, replaces Dorian Aldegheri.
One other switch following Les Bleus’ 53-10 demolition of England at Twickenham sees lock Romain Taofifenua start instead of Paul Willemse.
Willemse suffered a hamstring injury during the England game, so Taofifenua forges the second-row partnership alongside Thibaud Flament.
A bonus-point victory would keep France in the Six Nations title hunt ahead of leaders and tournament favourites Ireland hosting England on Saturday evening.
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) March 16, 2023
France team to play Wales
Forwards: 1 Cyril Baille, 2 Julien Marchand, 3 Uini Atonio, 4 Thibaud Flament, 5 Romain Taofifenua, 6 Francois Cros, 7 Charles Ollivon, 8 Gregory Alldritt
Backs: 9 Antoine Dupont (Captain), 10 Romain Ntamack, 11 Ethan Dumortier, 12 Jonathan Danty, 13 Gael Fickou, 14 Damian Penaud, 15 Thomas Ramos
Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Sipili Falatea, 19 Bastien Chalureau, 20 Sekou Macalou, 21 Maxime Lucu, 22 Yoram Moefana, 23 Melvyn Jaminet