On Wednesday 11 May, Societe Generale hosted the press conference organised by the French rugby federation (FFR) where Marc Lièvremont announced the 32 players selected for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand (9 September to 23 October).

The French squad

Forwards:
Barcella, Domingo, Poux, Servat, Szarzewski, Ducalcon, Mas, Marconnet, Papé, Pierre, Millo-Chluski, Nallet, Bonnaire, Harinordoquy, Dusautoir, Ouedraogo, Lakafia, Picamoles,

Backs:
Parra, Yachvili, Trinh-Duc, Skrela, Estebanez, Mermoz, Marty, Rougerie, Médard, Palisson, Clerc, Huget, Heymans, Traille

After the conference, the trainers of the French squad Émile N'Tamack, Marc Lièvremont and Didier Retière stayed to sign autographs for Societe Generale employees.

In Pictures

The FFR's selection committee arrives at Societe Generale:

The official announcement of the French squad:

The autograph session for Societe Generale employees:

Émile N'Tamack, Marc Lièvremont and Didier Retière:

Photos © Gil Lefauconnier