XV of France – Maxime Lamothe and Giorgi Beria called to the France group

The France group is experiencing new changes in its composition. This Wednesday morning, the French Rugby Federation announced the integration of Maxime Lamothe and Giorgi Beria “to prepare for the match against New Zealand”. The first, hooker of the Union Bordeaux-Bègles, has already been in enlarged groups without however being selected. He played all the matches at the start of the season in the Top 14 (9 matches including 5 starts for 2 tries). The second, left pillar of Perpignan, was rewarded for his full season with Clermont (25 matches) by a selection with France Développement against Uruguay last July. He played the full 80 minutes and scored a try.

To date, we do not know if their arrival is linked to an injury to the hookers and left props in Fabien Galthié's group. Regarding the position of right pillar, the package of Uini Atonio was announced this Tuesday. Hit in the calf, the Rochelais is still too tight to be able to apply against the Blacks. He should, however, be ready to close the fall tour against the Pumas.