France's head coach, Fabien Galthié, has unveiled a formidable 42-man squad for the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship, marking the return of key players and introducing fresh talent.
Key Inclusions
- Antoine Dupont The dynamic scrum-half rejoins the squad after a year dedicated to Rugby Sevens, during which he clinched Olympic gold at the Paris Games.
- Romain Ntamack The talented fly-half makes his comeback following an extended injury hiatus, having last represented France in August 2023.
- Rabah Slimani In a surprising move, the 35-year-old prop, now with Leinster, returns to the national setup after a significant absence, bringing valuable experience to the front row.
Notable Selections
- Noah Nene The uncapped 20-year-old centre from second-tier Dax has earned a spot, highlighting Galthié's commitment to nurturing young talent.
- Joshua Brennan Son of former Ireland international Trevor Brennan, Joshua's inclusion underscores his impressive performances with Toulouse.
This blend of seasoned internationals and emerging prospects positions France as a strong contender for the upcoming championship. The squad's depth and versatility will be pivotal as they commence their campaign against Wales on January 31.
Forwards
Esteban ABADIE
Dorian ALDEGHERI
Grégory ALLDRITT
Uini ATONIO
Hugo AURADOU
Cyril BAILLE
Giorgi BERIA
Paul BOUDEHENT
Joshua BRENNAN
Georges-Henri COLOMBE
François CROS
Thibaud FLAMENT
Marko GAZZOTTI
Jean-Baptiste GROS
Mathias HALAGAHU
Oscar JEGOU
Anthony JELONCH
Maxime LAMOTHE
Julien MARCHAND
Peato MAUVAKA
Emmanuel MEAFOU
Dany PRISO
Rabah SLIMANI
Romain TAOFIFENUA
Backs
Théo ATTISSOGBE
Pierre-Louis BARASSI
Léo BARRÉ
Louis BIELLE-BIARREY
Nicolas DEPOORTÈRE
Gaël DRÉAN
Antoine DUPONT
Antoine FRISCH
Émilien GAILLETON
Matthieu JALIBERT
Nolann LE GARREC
Maxime LUCU
Yoram MOEFANA
Noah NENE
Romain NTAMACK
Damian PENAUD
Thomas RAMOS
Gabin VILLIÈRE
