The team of France gained the Five Nations tournament 1961, it gained three matches and fact tie against the team of England.

Twenties and one players contributed to this success, François Moncla was the captain of team. Pierre Albaladejo was the best realizer and Guy Boniface marked the most tests (2).

Players

First Line

• Amédée Domenech
• Alfred Roques
• Jean De Grégorio

Second Line

• Michel Celaya
• Louis Echave
• Jean-Pierre Saux
• Gerard Bouguyon

Third Line

• Michel Crauste
• Roland Crancée
• François Moncla (captain)

Half of mélée

• Pierre Lacroix

Half of opening

• Pierre Albaladejo

Three quarter centers

• Jacques Bouquet
• Guy Boniface

Three quarter wing

• Henri Rancoule
• Jean Dupuy
• Jean Gachassin
• Gerard Mauduy
• Serge Méricq

Back

• Roger Martine
• Michel Basket maker

Results of the matches

• the January 7th, victory 11-0 against the team of Scotland to Paris, Stage of Doves
• the February 25th, no one 5-5 against the team of England to Twickenham
• the March 25th, victory 8-6 against the team of Wales to Paris, Stage of Doves
• the April 15th, victory 15-3 against the team of Ireland to Dublin

Points marked by the French

Match against

• Pierre Albaladejo (8 points): 1 transformation, 1 penalty, 1 drop
• Guy Boniface (3 points): 1 test

Match against

• Michel Crauste (3 points): 1 test
• Michel Basket maker (2 points): 1 transformation

Match against

• Guy Boniface (3 points): 1 test
• Jean-Pierre Saux (3 points): 1 test
• Michel Basket maker (2 points): 1 transformation

Match against Ireland

• Pierre Albaladejo (6 points): 1 penalty, 1 drop
• Jean Gachassin (3 points): 1 test
• Jacky Bouquet (3 points): 1 drop
• Michel Basket maker (3 points): 1 penalty