XV of -Japan: return of Julien Marchand, the problem for Nolann Le Garrec

XV of -Japan: return of Julien Marchand, the problem for Nolann Le Garrec
XV of France – France-Japan: return of Julien Marchand, the problem for Nolann Le Garrec

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The French Federation announced this Saturday, November 2, the list of 42 players selected for the first match of the fall tour against the Brave Blossoms, Saturday, November 9 at the Stade de .

Scrum half Nolann Le Garrec, injured in one knee, does not appear in the list of 42 players called up this Saturday, November 2 by Fabien Galthié for the match against Japan, unlike 's Julien Marchand.

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Le Garrec, considered No. 2 in the scrum-half position behind captain Antoine Dupont, did not train on Saturday morning and had undergone examinations, according to the Blues staff. This package benefits Toulonnais Baptiste Serin, called up on Saturday when he was absent from the first list, while UBB captain Maxime Lucu should replace Dupont against Japan. Among the other changes compared to the 42 players present at Marcoussis during the week, is the return of Toulouse hooker Julien Marchand who replaces 's Maxime Lamothe.

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Initially called up then preserved last week, flyhalf Léo Berdeu and Bordeaux-Bègles second or third row Pierre Bochaton were once again retained. Conversely, on the front line, Rochelais Uini Atonio, injured against on October 26, which prevented him from coming to Marcoussis during the week, does not appear in the list.

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At the center position, Clermontois Léon Darricarrère was called up in place of Jonathan Danty. France faces Japan on November 9, before challenging New Zealand and Argentina. The fifteen starters and eight substitutes against Japan will be known on Thursday.

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