Hosts France name Moefana at 12 to face All Blacks

Yoram Moefana has been named at inside centre for hosts France in their opening World Cup match against New Zealand on Friday.

Fly-half Matthieu Jalibert partners Antoine Dupont in the halves, with regular France 10 Romain Ntamack out of the tournament because of injury.

Prop Cyril Baille is ruled out of the opener in Paris through injury.

"We're getting into this match with the best France team," head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.

France are targeting a first World Cup title after finishing their preparations with a comfortable 41-17 win over Australia.

France team to face New Zealand: Ramos; Penaud, Fickou, Moefana, Villiere; Jalibert, Dupont (capt); Wardi, Marchand, Atonio, Woki, Flament, Cros, Ollivon, Alldritt.

Replacements: Mauvaka, Gros, Aldegheri, Taofifenua, Boudehent, Lucu, Vincent, Jaminet