Lock Romain Taofifenua has been ruled out of the preparation squad due to a knee injury sustained against the Stormers this weekend, with the French rugby federation confirming that the Racing 92 player has been replaced by five-cap international Mickaël Guillard in the 42-man group.

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

Morgan is an elite player who will almost surely be included in Andy Farrell's squad when the British & Irish Lions tour Australia this summer. Aaron Wainwright isn't far off this bracket either but it is not inconceivable Gatland goes with James Botham and Morgan in the same backrow as he did against South Africa in the autumn.

Noah Nene, who plays for second-tier side Dax, is a surprise inclusion in France's 42-strong squad for the Six Nations.

France captain Antoine Dupont said Toulouse's thrashing of Leicester in the Champions Cup was the perfect warm-up for the Six Nations.

France flanker Charles Ollivon will not take part in the Six Nations after the player said he was undergoing surgery following a knee injury on Tuesday.

Warren Gatland has concerns over his front-row, fly-half and preparation time but could recall plenty of experience in Monday's announcement.

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.

Wales coach Warren Gatland recalled the experienced trio of Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau to his squad on Monday ahead of what promises to be a make-or-break Six Nations for the

To this day Pricey’s try also remains one of the most iconic in Welsh rugby history, next to Phil Bennett’s ‘Rhapsody in red’ Murrayfield score versus Scotland in 1977, Scott Gibbs’ 1999 Wembley wonder against England and one or two Shane Williams moments of magic.

Lock Romain Taofifenua has been ruled out of the France squad preparing for the Six Nations because of a knee injury.

A double blow for France ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales.