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Debutants Gabriel Lacroix, Sekou Macalou named in France squad

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France coach Guy Noves has made eight changes to his side to face Japan in Paris Saturday.

Guilhem Guirado will captain the team once again as they go in search of their first win this November at the U Arena.

Back row Sékou Macalou will make his debut against the Brave Blossom, and is one of two changes to up front, alongside lock Romain Taofifénua.

Teddy Thomas is the sole surviving back from the 18-17 defeat to South Africa last weekend, with Gabriel Lacroix set for his first Test appearance on the opposite wing.

France team to play Japan:

Spedding, Thomas, Penaud, Chavancy, Lacroix, Trinh-Duc, Serin; Poirot, Guirado (captain), Slimani, R. Taofifénua, Vahaamahina, Cancoriet, Macalou, Picamoles.

Replacements: Chat, S. Taofifenua, Kotze, Jedrasiak, Sanconnie, Dupont, Bastareaud, Bonneval.

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