Brunel makes five chances to face Italy

Jacques Brunel has made five changes to the side that face Scotland, to face Italy in the Six Nations this weekend.

A change at the back sees Hugo Bonneval link up with Benjamin Fall and Rémy Grosso. Mathieu Bastareaud also returns to the starting line up having missed the opening two games of the competition, replacing Remi Lamerat.

Lionel Beauxis and Maxime Machenaud retain their spots at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively, while single change up front sees Paul Gabrillagues replace Arthur Iturria.