Jean Luc Sadourney
Position: Fullback.
Age: 32.
Height: 6 ft.
Weight: 14st.
Occupation: Bank official.
International caps: 64.
Serge Blanco's successor, boasting a suitable talent to carry-on the mantle. Superb attacking player whose first option is always to counter-attack. Recently recovered from injury but should still be an important attacking gambit and an inspirational leader.
Benjamin Lhande
Position: Right wing.
Age: 21.
Height: 5 ft 9 ins.
Weight: 13st 7lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
The faster of the two wings, Colomiers sensibly try and put this young player in space. Not the biggest physically but his pace and balance mark him as a danger to Ulster's ambitions. Interesting contest with Andrew Park.
Mickael Carre
Position: Centre.
Age: 25.
Height: 5 ft 11 ins.
Weight: 12st 12lbs.
Occupation: Chiropodist.
International caps: 0.
THE bigger of what in the modern game must be described as a small midfield partnership. Good defender but blessed with excellent acceleration and quick hands. Might find Jonathan Bell a physically tough proposition.
Sebastien Roque
Position: Centre.
Age: 22.
Height: 5 ft 8 ins.
Weight: 12st 2lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
Elusive runner whose timing of the pass and ability to create space helps others to score tries. The midfield playmaker with an eye for a gap. Not the biggest, physically but a capable tackler.
Mark Biboulet
Position: Left wing.
Age: 26.
Height: 6 ft 1 ins.
Weight: 13st 7lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
Physically he will have a decided edge on his opposite number Sheldon Coulter but according to Munster sources is not nearly as dangerous as his team-mate on the opposite flank. His presence on the team states that he must be a decent performer, particularly in holding off David Skrela.
Laurent Labit
Position: Outhalf.
Age: 28.
Height: 5 ft 10 ins.
Weight: 12st 4lbs.
Occupation: Sales representative.
International caps: 0.
Has played for France at A level and possesses a fine rounded game. Equally at home pushing his team forward with the boot or looking for a more varied approach wider out. Crucial to see which outhalf will have more influence.
Fabien Galthie
Position: Scrum-half.
Age: 29.
Height: 6 ft.
Weight: 12st 12lbs.
Occupation: Bank official.
International caps: 23.
HIS last visit to Lansdowne Road in 1997 won't have too many happy memories as he sustained knee ligment damage that kept him out of the sport for eight months. Faced a race to be fit for this match but will provide quality, cunning and organisation.
Stephane Delpuech
Position: Loosehead prop.
Age: 24.
Height: 5 ft 10 ins.
Weight: 15st 12lbs.
Occupation: Council official.
International caps: 0.
THE more mobile of the two props and a big contributor around the pitch. In terms of the scrummaging should not cause too many problems for Rab Irwin. A prominent figure on the field.
Marc Dal Maso
Position: Hooker.
Age: 31.
Height: 5 ft 11 ins.
Weight: 15st 7lbs.
Occupation: Farmer.
International caps: 17.
Hugely influential figure in the pack. One of the French team's main ball carriers around whom others in the pack work. Accurate lineout thrower, good scrummager and excellent in the loose. A quality international.
Stephane Graou
Position: Tighthead prop.
Age: 32.
Height: 5 ft 10 ins.
Weight: 16st 13lbs.
Occupation: Sales representative.
International caps: 8.
THE rock upon which the Colomiers scrummaging is built. Huge reputation in France in the tight but his contribution elsewhere is not nearly as effective. Will provide a stern examination for Justin Fitzpatrick.
Jean Marc Lorenzi
Position: Second row.
Age: 26.
Height: 6 ft 3 ins.
Weight: 16st 13lbs.
Occupation: Sales representative.
International caps: 0.
SMALL by modern day standards for a second row but what he lacks in terms of height he more than compensates with his industry in the loose. Tough, uncompromising player whose style of play is more backrow than engine room.
Gildas Moro
Position: Second row.
Age: 25.
Height: 6 ft 4 ins.
Weight: 15st 10lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
Similar build to Lorenzi but as a combination they made a big impact. Neither are used as a primary lineout source so their best work is seen in mauls and at rucks. Two genuinely hardy competitors.
Bernard De Giuisti
Position: Blindside flanker.
Age: 26. Height: 6 ft 1 ins.
Weight: 14st 2lbs.
Occupation: Professional player.
International caps: 0.
A FRENCH under-21 international he was a two-try hero last weekend despite his team's defeat to local rivals and neighbours Toulouse. Equally adept in the tight and loose. Always looking for work and an excellent support player.
Patrick Tabacco
Position: Openside flanker.
Age: 24.
Height: 6 ft 6 ins.
Weight: 15st 10lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
THE primary source of lineout possession and a constant thorn on the throw-in of the opposition. Did a great deal to disrupt the Munster throw-in in the quarter-final. An under-21 and A international could soon make the senior grade.
Stephane Peysson
Position: Number 8.
Age: 28.
Height: 6 ft 2 ins.
Weight: 15st 3lbs.
Occupation: Student.
International caps: 0.
The playermaker in the pack, it is his direction and strong running that are a feature of his team's game. The responsibility on Andy Ward and Stephen McKinty to stop Peysson will be central to any Ulster victory. By common consent should have played for France by now.
