Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert have been axed from France's team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations.

Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe and made drastic changes for the clash against Italy.

France head coach Fabien Galthié swung the axe on star players Mathieu Jalibert and Damien Penaud as part of his attempt to relaunch his squad's tilt for the 2025 Six Nations title in Italy on Sunday.

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