Thomas Laclayat replaces injured Demba Bamba in France squad

A dark cloud hovers over the French squad as they release yet another injury update.

The side has confirmed that Demba Bamba has been released to his club, Lyon, following an injury he sustained against Scotland in Edinburgh.

The 25-year old suffered an ankle contusion and will be replaced by Racing 92's Thomas Laclayat in France's 42-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.