Sadourny back as injuries hit France

France have dragged Jean-Luc Sadourny out of international retirement at 34 after injuries robbed them of four of their backs for Saturday's match in Rome.

Sadourny had taken his 'final' bow three months ago, deciding to quit while ahead following the win over New Zealand in Marseilles. However, an emergency arose yesterday with the loss of both full backs, Xavier Garbajosa and the uncapped Pepito Elhorga.

Another absentee is Yannick Jauzion, who has damaged a thigh. A similar injury put paid to Emile Ntamack.

FRANCE (from): J-L Sadourny, C Dominici, P Bernat-Salles, D Bory, S Bonetti, T Lombard, G Merceron, C Lamaison, F Galthie, P Carbonneau; S Marconnet, C Califano, P de Villiers, R Ibanez, F Landreau, F Pelous, capt., D Auradou, A Benazzi, S Betsen, C Moni, C Juillet, O Magne.