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France call-up Irish qualified Munster star into Six Nations squad

The classy Antoine Frisch could yet force his way into Andy Farrell's Ireland squad (Photo By Eóin Noonan/ Getty Images)

France have called up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch for their final Six Nations clash against England.

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Born in France, Frisch donned the Emerging Ireland jersey three times during their tour in South Africa back in 2022. This did not cement his international allegiance however, allowing him to remain eligible for Ireland, France and England.

Despite missing out on Ireland’s tour to New Zealand and later playing for the French Barbarians in 2023, Frisch’s international future seemed uncertain. While he’s a regular starter for Munster, Frisch has found himself outside of the selection loop for the Ireland squad.

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    Andy Farrell’s centre options include heavyweights like Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey – making the competition stiff for the 27-year-old.

    The call to join the French squad comes after centre Jonathan Danty faced suspension opening a slot that Frisch will now fill. France’s coach Fabien Galthie had been keeping a close eye on Frisch who transitioned to Munster from Bristol Bears in 2022.

    He previously lined out for PRO D2 side Rouen.

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    J Marc 385 days ago

    He will be at home thursday morning.

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    Michael 385 days ago

    Excellent prospect. McCloskey, AKI And Henshaw are the other side of 30. Ireland need a new centre or 2. Ireland's loss France's gain.

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    OJohn 32 minutes ago
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    OJohn 34 minutes ago
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    dw 55 minutes ago
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    dw 57 minutes ago
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    dw 57 minutes ago
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    NB 1 hour ago
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    Otagoman II 1 hour ago
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    NB 1 hour ago
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    For the life of me I couldn’t figure out why the Reds didn’t compete!

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    Yes he did, but as a lineout it was a shambles!

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    All in one, he hardly needs to comment ever again!

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    NB 1 hour ago
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    While you paddled about aimlessly for ten years the NH moved on and some great coaches began to appear in the leagues there - Lancaster among them. The fact you cannot see anything good in either them or in NZ is irrelevant.


    You’re a dinosaur in rugby terms. You keep harping back to McKenzie who last coached 10 years ago, that says it all. And he’s from Randwick too.


    Rodda plays French D 2 so it doesn’t give him much of a profile to be selected from overseas does it? And he played for the Force after the Reds, so get yer facts straight.

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