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France's Ollivon misses training before England Six Nations finale
France forward coach Laurent Sempere said flanker Charles Ollivon was missing from Friday's training session before this weekend's Six Nations game with England for "personal reasons".
During the training session before the tournament-ending game in Lyon, Alexandre Roumat wore Ollivon's number seven bib with travelling reserve Esteban Abadie promoted to the bench.
Ollivon, 30, has been a crucial part of the French set-up since Fabien Galthie took over in late 2019 and captained the team against Italy in round three of the Six Nations with Gregory Alldritt injured.
"Charles wasn't here today, he will be back tonight," Sempere said.
"He had to be absent for personal reasons but there are no worries about his participation in the match," he added.
Les Bleus still have a slim chance of lifting the Six Nations title but need the result between table-topping Ireland and Scotland earlier on Saturday to go their way.
England can also claim an improbable title by scoring four tries or more in a victory over France and hope Ireland lose to Scotland by more than seven points.
A.Jones--AMWN