The Top 14 has long been thought of as the land of giants in a rugby union context and here we test the theory with a look at the average physical make-up of a player in each squad.
Melvyn's Jaminet's ill-advised social media posts and two players arrested for sexual assault have rocked France's summer tour
Former Scotland back-row Johnnie Beattie talks to Mathieu Bastareaud about France's failed start to the tournament.
Fabien Galthie has responded to the controversy around the selection of Montpellier's Bastien Chalureau.
France have suffered yet another major blow with the union confirming that they have replaced outstanding second row Paul Willemse on the eve of the Rugby World Cup.
Romain Ntamack, the youngest player in any of this year's Six Nations squads, will follow in his father's footsteps when he faces Wales.
With regular captain Guilhem Guirado injured, bruising centre Mathieu Bastareaud will lead France in their Six Nations clash with Wales.
France ended their wait for a first win in the Six Nations, eventually easing past Italy 34-17 at the Stade Velodrome.
Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France's Six Nations squad just hours before receiving ban.
Mathieu Bastareaud has not been seen in a France shirt since the World Cup, but will be up against the world champions this weekend.
