Rugby: France make five changes
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Prop Sylvain Marconnet will miss the rest of the season as France make five changes to the squad to take on England.
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New France coach Marc Lievremont springs a surprise by choosing Lionel Nallet as captain for the 2008 Six Nations.
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There will be a shift of power on the French right this weekend which could mark the beginning of the end of the Chirac era in French politics.
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Jose Mourinho made several changes to his Chelsea side for the visit of Paris St.Germain, resulting in a rustrating but not entirely relevant 0-0 draw.
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New Zealand made the rare move of resting its captain, and Wales named three changes for their rugby Test at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
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England coach Brian Ashton will begin the process of revamping his squad when he names a 32-man squad for the Six Nations on Wednesday.
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All the action as England take on France at Twickenham in the RBS Six Nations.
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Wales make a dream start against France in the Six Nations on Saturday night.
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Julien Laharrague's return is one of four changes to the France side for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
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France coach Bernard Laporte says the pressure of international rugby is endangering players' health.
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Reigning Six Nations champions France remain on target for the Grand Slam after overcoming an 11-point deficit to record a 32-21 win over Wales at the Stade de France here Saturday.
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The Irish team to play the USA Eagles shows eleven changes, two positional, from the side that defeated South Africa 17 - 12 on Saturday.
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Cyclingâs crackdown on doping, and the retirement of Lance Armstrong in 2005, have caused teams to change their strategies and opened up the competition for the yellow jersey.
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France, Germany and the UK revise a draft UN resolution outlining sanctions against Iran over its nuclear activities.
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Veteran Wasps hooker Raphael Ibanez is named France captain for the World Cup.
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France flanker Serge Betsen is cleared to play against England in Sunday's Six Nations game.
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Former France flanker Marc Lievremont is named coach of the nation's rugby team.