France have been dealt an personnel blow as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
France have been fastest out of the blocks ahead of the 2021 Six Nations, naming a 37-strong squad that contains three newcomers.
Having had their Nations Cup game with Fiji cancelled, France have made 8 changes from the XV that beat Ireland to play Scotland on Sunday.
France had their Grand Slam hopes shattered at Scotland last March but they can still win the Six Nations title on Saturday.
France are back in action on Saturday for the first time since the Scotland defeat and Fabien Galthie has named his team.
Mohamed Haouas was infamously sent-off for France at Murrayfield last March but coach Fabien Galthie is keeping faith in the prop.
Seasoned Australian international Kurtley Beale has learned his fate after last Friday's red card in his home debut for Racing 92.
Springbok star Handre Pollard has been hospitalised in France following a serious knee injury sustained during Montpellier's loss to Racing 92 in the Top 14 in Paris last night.