Mathieu Bastareaud back as France opt for power against England
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Bastareaud is one of six changes made by Jacques BrunelDemba Bamba to start at tight-head in pack reshuffle Mathieu Bastareaud has returned to Les Bleus’ starting line-up as France opted for bulk and power in their Six Nations encounter against England at Twickenham on Sunday. Jacques Brunel, the France head coach, has made six changes to the team who let slip a 16-0 half-time lead in a 24-19 defeat by Wales in the championship’s curtain raiser last Friday. Dimanche, c’est le crunch ! Voici votre #XVdeFrance pour défier les anglais ce week-end à Twickenham ! #NeFaisonsXV #ANGFRA pic.twitter.co…





