The XV of France faces Japan at the Stade de France on Saturday November 9. For this match, Fabien Galthié made important choices, after a summer tour marked by extra-sporting affairs.
A Dupont hinge – Ramos
The most anticipated return is that of Antoine Dupont, captain again, after his title at the Olympic Games with the French rugby sevens team. The Toulousain will be associated with his club partner Thomas Ramos, accustomed to playing at 'back. Grégory Alldritt also finds a starting place at number 8.
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Uncertain because of his suspension, Bordelais Yoram Moefana is the starter in the center, associated with Émilien Gailleton, while Gaël Fickou will take his place on the substitutes' bench. “ The French team always aims to perform. There is this necessity and this desire that we display » declared Fabien Galthié about this fall tour.
The starting XV of France to face Japan
Advantages: Gros, Mauvaka, Tatafu, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Alldritt, Roumat.
Rear: Dupont (cap), Ramos, Bielle-Biarrey, Moefana, Gailleton, Penaud, Barré.
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, Guillard, Boudehent, Lucu, Jalibert, Fickou.
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