France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a heart attack that has left him in intensive care and unable to continue his playing career.
France head coach Fabien Galthie could select one of the heaviest packs in world rugby during the Six Nations.
France prop Uini Atonio has received a three-match ban after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Ireland hooker Rob Herring during Saturday's Six Nations game in Dublin.