France calls up Michalak, Ouedraogo for Tonga

France calls up Michalak, Ouedraogo for Tonga
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Summary France face Tonga in Le Havre next Saturday.

PARIS (AFP) - Toulon star Frederic Michalak and Montpellier backrow forward Fulgence Ouedraogo were called up by coach Philippe Saint-Andre for France's second November test against Tonga.

Veteran Michalak joins the 30-man squad announced Sunday in place of fly-half Camille Lopez, while Ouedraogo has recovered from the shoulder injury that kept him out of Saturday's 26-19 defeat to New Zealand.

Saint-Andre said: "Frederic Michalak replaces Camille Lopez, who has to go before the disciplinary commission on Wednesday and we can't prepare for the game with only one fly-half."

He added that he had "150 percent" confidence in his squad and underlined his "pride" in his players despite Saturday's loss to the All Blacks at the Stade de France.
 

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