Matthieu Jalibert will start at fly-half in France's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday.
Jalibert, 24, stands in for the injured Romain Ntamack who will miss the tournament with a serious knee injury.
Les Bleus host three-time winners New Zealand in the World Cup opener on September 8.
France (15-1)
Thomas Ramos; Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Gabin Villiere; Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Dupont (capt); Gregory Alldritt, Charles Ollivon, Francois Cros; Paul Willemse, Thibaud Flament; Uini Atonio, Julien Marchand, Jean-Baptiste
Replacements: Peato Mauvaka, Sebastien Taofifenua, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Cameron Woki, Paul Boudehent, Baptiste Couilloud, Melvyn Jaminet
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