SIX Catalans players named in France Nines squad

Six Catalan Dragons players have been called up to the France squad for this month’s World Cup 9s competition.

Experienced forward Jason Baitieri is among them, as are young halfbacks Lucas Albert and Arthur Morgue.

Toronto fullback Hakim Miloudi and new Featherstone signing Louis Jouffret are also selected.

Toulouse have five representatives, while four players are chosen from the French Elite One Championship competition.

Lucas Albert, Jason Baitieri, Alrix Da Costa, Lambert Belmas, Arthur Romano, Arthur Mourgue (all Catalans Dragons), Jordan Dezaria, Paul Marcon, Gavin Marguerite, Justin Sangare, Mathieu Jussaume (all Toulouse Olympique), Bastien Canet (Carcassonne), Charles Bouzinac, Lilian Albert (both Lezignan), Thomas Lasvesnes (Villeneuve), Hakim Miloudi (Toronto Wolfpack), Louis Jouffret (Featherstone Rovers).