Six Nations 2022: France Captain Antoine Dupont ready to face Wales

Antoine Dupont was named World Rugby player of the year for 2021
Antoine Dupont won the title of World Rugby player-of-the-year in 2021
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date:Friday, March 11 Kick-off:20:00 GMT
Coverage:Live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer or online at 19:30 GMT; listen to BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Wales; text commentary available on BBC Sport website, app.

France captain Antoine Dupont is fit to face Wales in Friday's Six Nations.

France's 26-year-old Dupont was injured in the arm and gave France a headache in training. However, Dupont will be in Cardiff.

France has made one change: Gabin Villiere replaces Damien Penaud. Penaud tested positive for Covid-19.

Les Bleus are the only team unbeaten in the tournament. They are bidding to win a first Grand Slam title since 2010, when they last won the Six Nations title.

France replacement lock Romain Taffifenua also tested positive for Covid-19

France:Jaminet; Moefana; Fickou; Danty; Villiere; Ntamack; Dupont (capt); Baille. Marchand. Woki. Willemse. Cros. Jelonch. Alldritt.

Replacements: Mauvaka, Gros, Haouas, Flament, Cretin, Lucu, Ramos, Lebel.

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