Paul Gabrillagues will start for France against Ireland in the Six Nations. The 30-year-old has not played for his country since the World Cup quarter-final against Wales in October 2019.

The second row (1.97 m, 106 kg) is ultimately the biggest surprise on the first list of Fabien Galthié's second term. He is now the one who must restore the rage to this XV of France which lacked it for win his World Cup at home three months ago.