Villière twirling, Ollivon super tackler, Barré thundering

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The XV of France achieved great success against Argentina this Friday, November 22 at the Stade de France. A victory by the score of 37-23 for the last meeting of the fall 2024 tour. If Gabin Villière marked the meeting with his omnipresence in defense and attack, Charles Ollivon was there for the fight proposed by the Argentines just as Emmanuel New.

They shined

Gabin Villière set the tone for his meeting by ensuring an excellent reception under the first candle for Argentina. In defense, the right winger of the XV of France ensured significant activity blocking the advance of a Pumas maul in front of the Blues goal line or by catching Juan Martin Gonzalez who had made a breakthrough (50^e). Offensively, the Toulonnais scored second try men of Fabien Galthié (33^e). The vivacity and tone of Gabin Villière allowed him to beat three Argentinian defenders.

Repositioned in number 8, Charles Ollivon remained at his usual standards in defense. The Toulonnais made a total of 19 tackles against Argentina. In the 57th minute, the third row is at the origin of turnover which led to the essay by Louis Bielle-Biarrey. The original Basque first countered Gonzalo Garcia's clearance behind his ruck then provoked Tomas Albornoz's attack with his tackle.

With two balloons recoveredEmmanuel Meafou once again demonstrated his presence in the fight against Felipe Contepomi's men. Expected by the Pumas, the powerful second line also served thanks to his game without the ball. This is the case on the Blues' first try. The Toulousain was used as a decoy to free up space and allow Thibaud Flament to fall into the goal.

He was expected against Argentina after being replaced by Romain Burros against the All Blacks. Léo Barré responded by daring and attempting numerous restarts. The rear stood out in particular by erasing Juan Cruz Mallia which put the Blues in the lead until obtaining a penalty. The Parisian also delivered a assist on contact opening the way to the goal for Gabin Villière (33^e).

They were a tone below

It was provided for the staff of the XV of France throughout this autumn tour. Back against Argentina, Uini Atonio alternated between good and bad. Solid in defense distributing big tackleshe nevertheless made a mistake giving the Argentines the first. In attack, the diminished Rochelais did not have the usual domination against a rough defense of the Pumas. In the melee, he participated in the relative domination of the French.

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