France are currently holding a training camp in Nice as they fine-tune their preparations for Sunday's game at the Stade de France.
With the Six Nations nearly upon us, it's shaping up to be a defining tournament for France, who have committed heavily to a rebuild under Fabien Galthié.
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Heineken Champions Cup match between Clermont and Ulster at Stade Marcel Michelin.
Amid much hype about the new era in French rugby after Jacques Brunel stepped aside, new boss Fabien Galthie has shaken things up with his first squad announcement.
Perpignan finally had a win to celebrate, while Clermont Auvergne were too good for Bordeaux-Begles in Top14.
Northampton scored 17 tries in a record victory as they beat Timisoara Saracens 111-3 to reach the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
There were wins for Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle in the Top 14 on Sunday.