Injured scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde has been ruled out of France's Six Nations opening game against Scotland with manager Philippe Saint-Andre leaving him out of his 31-man squad for Saturday's clash at the Stade de France.
Tillous-Borde, who started all three Tests last November alongside outhalf Camille Lopez, but sustained a knee injury last weekend with RC Toulon, made way for Morgan Parra.
France will also miss number eight Louis Picamoles who picked up a thigh injury in Toulouse's 13-9 Top 14 win over Castres on Saturday and was not included in Sunday's llist.
Fullback Brice Dulin was included in the squad after recovering from an arm injury.
