It is a revamped French XV which should face Japan, Saturday November 9, at 9:10 p.m., for the start of its autumn tour of friendly matches. During the first high-intensity training session in Marcoussis, Tuesday November 5, Fabien Galthié and his staff made some adjustments.
Defined forwards, uncertainty in the center
Among the forwards, the experienced Charles Ollivon should start on the bench, leaving his place to Toulouse's Alexandre Roumat (4 caps). On the front line, despite Uini Atonio's last-minute return to Marcoussis at the start of the week, after a period of convalescence, it was Tevita Tatafu who had to be lined up. The Bayonnais would thus experience his first selection.
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On the other hand, at the center position, uncertainty remains. During training on Tuesday, Yoram Moefana was present in the team of presumed starters, alongside Émilien Gailleton, leaving Gaël Fickou among the replacements, unbeaten until now, with his 90 selections.
The probable composition of the XV of France against Japan
France : Barré – Penaud, Gailleton, Moefana ou Fickou, Bielle-Biarrey – Ramos (o), Dupont (m) – Roumat, Alldritt (cap.), Cros – Meafou, Flament – Tatafu, Mauvaka, Gros.
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