France lose Yann David

France's centre woes continued as Yann David pulled out of squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against 2016 Champions, England. 

David injured his thigh on Tuesday and has subsequently been ruled out of selection for Saturdays encounter and possibly even their match against Scotland on the 12th of February.

Yann David is added to Guy Noves list of unavailable players that includes Wesley Fofana,Camille Chat, Raphael Lakafia, Eddy Ben Arous, Wesley Fofana and Francois Trinh-Duc.

France coach Guy Noves three fit centres left in his squad Gael Fickou, Remi Lamerat and Mathieu Bastareaud to face England.