France call up Claassen as Chouly replacement

South African-born back-row forward Antonie Claassen has been called up to the France three-day training camp ahead of next month`s international Tests.

The 30-year-old Racing-Metro forward replaces Clermont captain Damien Chouly for the camp from Monday to Wednesday.

Although Chouly has remained with the group at the French base just outside Paris, he is not taking part in any training sessions on the pitch.

France play Fiji, Australia and Argentina in their November Tests.