France opt for François Trinh-Duc over Camille Lopez in pre-World Cup squad

• Lopez, Mermoz and Thomas among high-profile omissions• Trinh-Duc returned to club action in March after broken legThe Montpellier fly-half François Trinh-Duc has been named in a 36-man France training squad for the Rugby World Cup while the Clermont No10 Camille Lopez, Toulon’s centre Maxime Mermoz and the Racing Métro wing Teddy Thomas are among the most high-profile omissions.Trinh-Duc returned to competition with his club only in March after breaking his leg last autumn. He has 49 caps, but has not played for France for more than a year after enduring a difficult relationshi…

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