Guy Noves has been sacked as France rugby coach becoming the first Les Bleus boss in history to be axed.
He's been replaced by Jacques Brunel who took Perpignan to the French title in 2009 and spent five years in charge of Italy from 2011-2016 before moving to Bordeaux.
Brunel will officially take charge next week and his contract will run through to the end of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Noves endured a torrid two-year spell in charge, managing just seven wins from 21 matches.
The decision comes just five weeks before France face Ireland in their Six Nations opener.
Sacked French coach Guy Noves. Photo: Photosport
