Former France flanker Serge Betsen is looking forward to seeing Shaun Edwards' impact in evidence when Les Bleus take on Wales.
Ireland have been forced into a late change to their team to play England, with Devin Toner in for Iain Henderson.
Lewis Moody was impressed by England's grit and determination in the win over Scotland but says Ireland will provide a far sterner test.
France should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says.
A mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open.
World Cup winner Lewis Moody says Ellis Genge would be in his starting line-up to face Ireland with Mako Vunipola unavailable.
Alessandro Zanni comes back in for Dean Budd in Italy's only change for their clash with Scotland.
A wing injury crisis has led to Gael Fickou moving out wide against Wales, with centre Virimi Vakatawa back in the side.
Wayne Pivac has made two changes to his starting line-up to face France, Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty getting the nod.
Eddie Jones says Manu Tuilagi should be fit to return against Ireland, while fellow centre Henry Slade will be monitored.