Rugby Union-France's Tillous-Borde ruled out of Scotland game

Reuters

PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Injured scrumhalf Sebastien Tillous-Borde has been ruled out of France's Six Nations opening game against Scotland with manager Philippe Saint-Andre leaving him out of his 31-man squad for Saturday's clash at the Stade de France. Tillous-Borde, who started all three tests last November alongside flyhalf Camille Lopez but sustained a knee injury last weekend with RC Toulon, made way for Morgan Parra. France will also miss number eight Louis Picamoles who picked up a thigh injury in Toulouse's 13-9 Top 14 win over Castres on Saturday and was not included in Sunday's llist. Fullback Brice Dulin was included in the squad after recovering from an arm injury. Saint-Andre is expected to name his starting line-up on Thursday. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)