The findings France's investigation into their coronavirus outbreak have been approved by the French government, meaning any doubt over Les Bleus fulfilling tournament fixtures has faded.
A meeting on Friday morning between French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte, education minister Jean-Michel Blanquer and sports minister Roxana Maracineanu resulted in the Championship favourites being given the green light to continue playing.
Maracineanu had threatened to withdraw France because of the outbreak which saw 12 players and four backroom staff, including head coach Fabien Galthie, test positive for Covid-19, forcing the postponement of the round three match against Scotland.
It emerged that Galthie left the squad's bubble on the opening weekend to watch his son play rugby, while members of the squad also went out to eat waffles when in Rome to play Italy.
However, France have been cleared of any wrongdoing after the hour-long meeting, with Blanquer describing the coronavirus safety measures in place as "well developed", although he added that "you can never be too vigilant".
In response to the last point, Laporte has, according to the BBC, stated: "When they go out with a mask on, to me, there was no wrongdoing, but from now on, it's forbidden. Now you can't leave the hotel."
Earlier this week, reports in the French media claimed that a France Sevens player, who had trained with Galthie's side, has been identified as 'patient zero'.
France face England at Twickenham on March 13 before hosting Wales in Paris on March 20. Their showdown against Scotland in Paris set to be rearranged for March 26 - a week after the tournament was due to finish.
