Should France call Frederic Michalak

Should the France national team look to call Michalak back to their squad. Francois Trinh Duc is playing some fantastic stuff for them but they have nothing apart from him. They went to the World Cup and played a scrumhalf at 10 for three game.

Despite making his debut for France over a decade ago Michalak is still in his 20s and has a future to offer France. He's played Super 14 for the Natal Sharks and for Toulouse in the Top 14. I can't think of other 10s to have in the squad.

Should Freddy be back in contention for the French?

Yes, all day long.

I haven't seen him playing recently but if he's playing well why not? A superb attacking talent when he's on his game.

Lionel Beauxis is another I'd like to see more of at 10. Good passer and a gigantic boot on him.

As for other returning French players now that the madness of Lievremont is over, expect to see Bastereaud back in the fold under Saint-Andre.

I also expect Bastareaud (sp?) to come back, along with Michalak and Beauxis. Just out of interest whatever happenned to Marc Andrieu?

I actually like Michalak.

Think he's a good player, as Stag said has experience playing in super 14.

Like to see him back in the French squad.

One of only a few players I can think of that plays with his socks rolled down.

Will be interesting to see what squad Saint-Andre picks for the 6N.

Whatever squad he picks they will soon be back to their best. What Leivremont lacked St Andre has in bucket loads.

Freddy is a great player. I really loved watching him play and thought that he was harshly treat by the French.

only against the ABs.

Had no idea Michalak was still under 30! I've lost track of him since the infamous scoring pass in Cardiff 4 years ago. Where is he plying his trade nowadays?

If he can still play with the potency of old then he could very well step back up. Though if memory serves, like most every member of the French squad he can be terribly inconsistent.

He's been playing for the Natal Sharks in Super Rugby and Currie Cup for a couple of years, and been doing a fine job.