Ben Arous replaces Menini for France

Peter Hanson

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France have made just one change to their staring XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland with Eddy Ben Arous replacing the injured Alexandre Menini at prop.

Menini was replaced by Arous shortly after half-time in France's opening 15-8 victory over Scotland last weekend due to a foot injury.

Racing Metro man Arous is now set to earn his first start for France after twice coming on as a replacement.

Elsewhere, South Africa-born Rory Kockott retains his place at scrum-half for the match in Dublin, despite Morgan Parra impressing off the bench against Scotland.

 

France team to face Scotland: Scott Spedding, Yoann Huget, Mathieu Bastareaud, Wesley Fofana, Teddy Thomas, Camille Lopez, Rory Kockott, Eddy Ben Arous, Guilhem Guirado, Rabah Slimani, Yoann Maestri, Pascal Pape, Thierry Dusautoir, Damien Chouly, Bernard Le Roux.

Replacements: Benjamin Kayser, Uini Atonio, Vincent Debaty, Romain Taofifenua, Loann Goujon, Morgan Parra, Remi Tales, Remi Lamerat

Peter Hanson