Francois Trinh-Duc in France’s World Cup training squad

Paris: Montpellier fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc has been named in a 36-man France training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Trinh-Duc returned to competition with his club only in March after breaking his leg last autumn.

He has 49 caps, but has not played in a France jersey for more than a year after enduring a difficult relationship with coach Philippe Saint-Andre.

France will begin their preparations for the Rugby World Cup on July 6 at their national training centre in Marcoussis.

Saint-Andre has until August 31 to trim his list to 31 names.

He will step down after the Rugby World Cup, and his replacement is set to be announced within three weeks.