Blow for France as scrum-half to miss Six Nations opener against Ireland

France scrum-half Morgan Parra has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener against Ireland with a knee injury.

Blow for France as scrum-half to miss Six Nations opener against Ireland

France scrum-half Morgan Parra has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener against Ireland with a knee injury.

The French Rugby Federation announced on Monday that the 29-year-old Clermont Auvergne player, recently recalled to the international set-up after a two-year absence, has been replaced in coach Jacques Brunel’s squad by Bordeaux’s Baptiste Serin.

Toulon full-back Hugo Bonneval has also been drafted in, with Racing 92 full-back Brice Dulin sidelined due to a calf problem.

The FFR posted on Twitter: "After this weekend’s games in the European Cup and following medical examinations, @MorganParraOff, victim of a knee injury, and is out for #FRAIRL. He is replaced in the group by @Serin_Baptiste #soutienslexv

"@BriceDulin, victim of a calf muscle injury, is also out for #FRAIRL. He is replaced in the group by @hugobonneval #soutiensleXV"

Les Bleus kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Paris on Saturday, February 3.

READ MORE:

Read More:
Munster’s James Cronin called up to Ireland Six Nations squad to replace Dave Kilcoyne

more courts articles

Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman
Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt

More in this section

Taniela Tupou 9/9/2023 Leinster reportedly make offer for star Wallabies tighthead prop
Ireland v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship James Ryan in race against time for Leinster Champions Cup tie
Andy Farrell and Calvin Nash after the game 16/3/2024 'I was kind of shocked with how well Andy Farrell handles people'
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited