France have suffered another setback after it was confirmed that loosehead prop Eddy Ben Arous has been ruled out of their squad.
The 26-year-old Racing 92 front-row, who has 14 international appearances to his name, is replaced by Toulon prop Xavier Chiocci in the group.
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France, who recently lost Wesley Fofana to injury, start their Six Nations campaign against England at Twickenham on Saturday, February 4.
Another one bites the dust as Eddy Ben Arous is ruled out of France training squad. Replaced by Xavier Chiocci. #6nations
— Paul Eddison (@pauleddison) January 23, 2017