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France without Damian Penaud and Romain Taofifenua for Wales clash

WINGER Damian Penaud and lock Romain Taofifenua have tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss France’s Six Nations clash against Wales on Friday.

Penaud is replaced in the starting line-up by Gabin Villiere, who has recovered from injury.

Taofifenua was on the bench when France beat Scotland 11 days ago and two switches among the replacements see call-ups for Mohamed Haouas and Matthis Lebel.

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