THE CONTEXT: Blues who are still looking for themselves in the face of All Blacks in full confidence
After a very negative summer tour for its image, the XV of France is seeking to make up for it this fall, notably with a new living environment established to avoid excesses. On the field, the first test was successful against Japan last week with a large victory (52-12) but with things to perfect.
Opposite him will be New Zealand in full possession of its means. Victorious in a very fine manner in England then in Ireland, the All Blacks are currently shining with their new coach Scott Robertson and will want to make the three-way pass at the Stade de France. It promises!
THE KEY TO THE MATCH: conquest
If the Blues want to have a chance of winning, they will have to annoy the All Blacks on the fundamentals, namely the scrum and the touch, to prevent them from starting the game as they wish and above all to obtain penalties. Reducing the impact of their forwards could also lead to them making mistakes at the back.
PLAYERS TO FOLLOW: Romain Buros and Wallace Sititi
A first cap against New Zealand is rare enough to be underlined: Romain Buros will be launched into the international deep end this Saturday at the Stade de France after months of waiting during which he had to chomp at the bit, barred by competition from Thomas Ramos and Léo Barré.
The UBB fullback, with a long kick and comfortable in the air, will have work to do against the All Blacks. Opposite, the young flanker 22-year-old Wallace Sititi is New Zealand's new rising star, evidenced by his great performance against England two weeks ago where he was voted man of the match. Tough, powerful (1.87 m, 113 kg) and skillful with his hands, he will be one of the main threats on the New Zealand side.
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THE NUMBER: 2
The French XV remains on two consecutive successes against New Zealand: 40-25 in November 2021 and 27-13 during the opening match of the 2023 World Cup in France. A first in 14 years.
THE SENTENCE
Fabien Galthié, coach of the French XV: “I consider that we are at the first meeting of this vision which takes us three years and the World Cup in Australia. It's a different match because we already have experience against this team from All Blacks. Knowing these people, they are settling scores after having experienced a few difficult years. They want to regain world leadership. »
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