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.
Overview
- 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.