Following the announcement of Andy Farrell’s France squad for the 2026 Six Nations Championship, here are our five takeaways.
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There were not too many surprises as Farrell selected a 37-man group for the upcoming Six Nations as they look to win a third title in four years.
The head coach once again opted for experience, placing his trust in those who have served him well for so long, despite a relatively lengthy injury list that includes Andrew Porter, Robbie Henshaw and Mack Hansen.
As well as Porter, another prop, Paddy McCarthy, is currently on the sidelines, leaving them short of loosehead options ahead of their daunting opener against France in Saint-Denis. Cormac Izuchukwu, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien and Ryan…