The 24-year-old - who featured in three Heineken Champions Cup games last season, including a substitute appearance in the final against Stade Rochelais as Toulouse secured a record fifth European title - is one of a seven-strong contingent of Toulouse players in France’s starting XV.

In the pack, prop Cyril Baille lines up alongside hooker Julien Marchand, while François Cros and Anthony Jelonch are at flanker and No.8 respectively.

Further Toulouse talent among the France backs comprises 2021 EPCR European Player of the Year Antoine Dupont, who captains the side from scrum-half, with Romain Ntackmack at inside centre.

Montpellier Hérault Rugby provide two starting players in prop Mohamed Haouas and lock Paul Willemse, while Racing 92’s Gaël Fickou is at outside centre.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles flanker Cameron Woki and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert also start, as does ASM Clermont Auvergne wing Damian Penaud.

Stade Toulousain lock Thibaud Flament is set to make his France debut in their Autumn Nations Series game at home to Argentina on Saturday.