Grégory Alldritt Named France's Captain for Six Nations
Alldritt replaces Antoine Dupont, who is preparing for the Paris Olympics, as France's coach calls up six uncapped players for the tournament.
- Grégory Alldritt replaces Antoine Dupont as France's captain for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
- Dupont is sitting out to prepare for the Paris Olympics where he will be playing rugby 7s.
- France's coach, Fabien Galthié, has called up six uncapped players for the tournament.
- France will open its campaign against defending champion Ireland on Feb. 2 in Marseille.
- Alldritt, who can also operate as a flanker, was a key player in France’s Rugby World Cup campaign last year.