France turn to experience for Wales clash

France coach Marc Lievremont has recalled Jean-Baptiste Elissalde and David Skrela to the side for Saturday's Six Nations championship decider against Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Lievremont announced six changes to the side that beat Italy...

France coach Marc Lievremont has recalled Jean-Baptiste Elissalde and David Skrela to the side for Saturday's Six Nations championship decider against Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Lievremont announced six changes to the side that beat Italy 25-13 on Sunday at the Stade de France. Dimitri Yachvili and Francois Trinh-Duc make way for Elissalde and Skrela.

Vincent Clerc replaces Aurelien Rougerie on the wing and centre Damien Traille replaces Yann David.

In the pack, Thierry Dusautoir and Julien Bonnaire are restored as flanker and number eight at the expense of Ibrahim Diarra and Louis Picamoles.

France will retain their crown if they beat Wales by more than 19 points or by just 19 points but with more tries than their final opponents in the tournament.

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