Summary
France's rugby team has announced its squad for the Six Nations tournament, leaving out star player Damian Penaud. This decision comes before their first match against Ireland on February 5. Several other notable players were also not included, but younger players have been brought in.
Key Facts
- Damian Penaud, a top try-scorer for France, was not included in the Six Nations squad.
- Penaud has scored 40 tries in 59 games for France, but his performance dropped recently.
- Other experienced players, Greg Alldritt and Gael Fickou, were also left out.
- Young players like 20-year-old Kalvin Gourgues have been added to the team.
- The squad changes come ahead of a key match against Ireland, who won the last two Six Nations titles.
- Romain Ntamack will miss the start of the tournament due to a back injury.
- Antoine Dupont is set to return after recovering from a knee injury.
- France aims to defend their title in the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
