The French XV travel to Cardiff to challenge Wales this Sunday (4 p.m.) Fabien Galthié has rejuvenated his composition, in which Emmanuel Meafou, Nicolas Depoortère and Léo Barré will debut. Thomas Ramos moves from fullback to openback and inherits number 10 while captain Grégory Alldritt makes his return.
The Blues (5th) remain in a disappointing draw against Italy and will try to win their second match of the Tournament against the Welsh who are last with three defeats.