XV of France: Posolo Tuilagi and Alexandre Roumat among the 19 protected elements who will not play in the Top 14. Lyon's second row Romain Taofifenua, Toulouse winger Matthis Lebel and Toulon third row Esteban Abadie have, however, been released.
The France team will play its next match in the Tournament on Sunday March 10 against Wales in Cardiff. There are also the Bordelais Maxime Lucu, Yoram Moefana and Damian Penaud.