Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

Antoine Dupont will make a much-awaited return to the Six Nations after a one-year hiatus that cemented his status as one of France's top athletes, hoping Les Bleus can win the tournament on the back of a perfect autumn series.

France head coach Fabien Galthie said today he and his coaches take “complete responsibility” for including two players in his Six Nations squad who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed.