Picamoles axed for ref mockery
FRANCE have dropped No8 Louis Picamoles for their next Six Nations match for mocking the referee – but recalled scrum-half Morgan Parra despite his red card for head-butting last weekend.
Picamoles will sit out the trip to Scotland after sarcastically applauding when official Alain Rolland sent him to the sin bin in Friday’s defeat by Wales.
“Respect is the foundation of our values,” said coach Philippe Saint-Andre. “It is vital to send a signal and remind all players having the privilege of wearing the jersey imposes obligations.”
Parra is set to join the squad, subject to a disciplinary hearing for head-butting an opponent while playing for Clermont Auvergne against Montpellier.