Top 14: Stade Français hopes to continue riding its good wave in La Rochelle. Top 14: Léo Barré propelled into the starting position at the back of the XV of France this Sunday against Wales.

Parisians have been warned. Jeremy Ward, who extended his contract in Paris "because we can win the Top 14 and the Champions Cup here", finds his captain's armband worn by Sekou Macalou in previous matches. Joris Segonds regains a starting place at number 10, to the detriment of Zack Henry.