XV of France – Uini Atonio forfeits against the All Blacks: “It gives this boy a possibility” according to Servat

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The training of XV of France of this Tuesday, November 12 in Marcoussis gave indications on the probable composition of the Blues against the All Blacks. One certainty: Win Anthony does not apply for the match this Saturday, November 16 at the Stade de France against his country of origin.

Atonio forfeits, Flament and Dupont spared

This package was confirmed by William Servat during the press conference. “Today with the small relapses he had with his calf when he was in the club, we didn't take any risks. He will most certainly not be able to apply until next week,” underlined the co-coach of the Blues forwards.

Nevertheless, the group “leans and counts” on the experience of the 34-year-old Rochelais pillar. He who trained away with Antoine Dupont “slightly ill” Monday. “We preferred to be cautious and tomorrow he will train normally,” confided William Servat.

Thibaud Flament also participated in the session with the two diminished players. Coming out against Japan, the Toulouse second line was hit in the iliac crest. But the forward coach wanted to be reassuring: “ It won't stop him from playing this weekend. We were just careful and made sure he could train normally tomorrow.”

Tevita Tatafu titular face aux All Blacks ?

Uini Atonio's package should allow Avoid Tatafu to know his second selection. The new cape had his first cap against Japan this Saturday, November 9 at the Stade de France. A successful outing for the player 22 ans of Tongan origin and from the French training sector.

“Quite honestly, it was a great performance. When you start a first selection, it is never easy to face the French anthem for someone who wanted to wear the French jersey,” greeted William Servat.

The right pillar of Bayonne, who has “a body shape that lends itself to this position” according to his coach with the Blues, played 50 minutes against Eddie Jones' men. Dynamic, solid and impactful on contact, he demonstrated great qualities.

“Everything is not perfect. Today, Tevita will step up on his commitment and on the scrum. When we see the activity he has had for his size and his desire to lose more than 20 kilos today compared to the month of June, we realize that this boy can apply and be as present as possible in the team of France. Uini Atonio not applying, that gives this boy a chance. »

An opportunity to seize to play the All Blacks. A huge challenge, particularly in melee where he would have to face Tyrel Lomaxwho is quite a customer at this position.

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