Léo Barré (7/10)
Enthusiastic. Although sometimes messy. The Parisian showed initiative. Not always timely, as Thomas Ramos can testify when he was “buffered” when receiving one of his passes, but which he managed to improve thanks to his energy: his improbable recovery, against three Argentinians, is an example. (28e). Replaced by Nolann Le Garrec (62nd).
Gabin Villière (7/10)
Revenge. A week after being put in difficulty by the Blacks, the RCT winger had a spirited first period. “Pitbull” – his nickname in the Var – demonstrated his bite with the ball in hand. Energy rewarded by a try (33rd). With a little more success, he could have scored another a little earlier (17e). Aggressive in defense. We have even seen it hanging around the heart of a carried ball (44e).
Gaël Fickou (6/10)
On. The captain of the French defense generally led his line well by containing the opponents who came to challenge him to cut off the opposing movements. His offensive contribution was more discreet, even if his percussion helped put his team back in the lead. Replaced by Emilien Gailleton (72e).
Yoram Moefana (5/10)
Virulent. The Bordeaux player brings all his aggression to the advantage line. It is one of his percussions which then allows his partners to launch Thibaud Flament for testing (9e). He has the good taste to express this quality in defense too. Which led him to be penalized too. We can also sometimes regret the relative timidity of his influence on the game: he has not yet been released.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey (7/10)
We're talking about his peak speed. Rightly so. All that was missing was the “beep-beep” when he overtook the entire Argentine line to flatten a ball that he had taken care of pushing to his foot himself (60th). But with his propensity to do multiple sprints, he sometimes takes on the appearance of a marathon runner. The Bordeaux player constantly put pressure on the Argentinian rearguard. This is what pushed Gonzalez to the mistake, forced to “slam” a ball under his nose, to prevent him from scoring (35e). Result ? A yellow and a penalty try.
Thomas Ramos (8/10)
The luxury temp is a boss. Apart from a small unnecessary foot pass in his 22 meters (12e), he played in tune most of the time. He delivers kicks to perfection, like the one he sent to Louis Bielle-Biarrey and which ended in a penalty try. Impeccable in his role as a scorer. What else needs to be added about it? That if Romain Ntamack was not number 1 in the position in the eyes of the staff, this tour would probably have installed him at the opening.
Thomas Ramos once again demonstrated his sense of the game.
ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP
Antoine Dupont (6/10)
He has so trivialized excellence that it shows when he is a step below. Always as energetic, he sometimes made his task difficult against the eye-catching Argentinians. There are also a few lost balloons. But the captain of the Blues has lost none of his defensive authority. Nor his eye as evidenced by his little kick to follow at the origin of the penalty try against Argentina (29e).
Charles Ollivon (8/10)
Boss. He had to wait until he was 45e selection to start in blue in the position for which he was trained. Invited to take over from Grégory Alldritt, the Basque showed authority. Incisive ball in hand. Enough to take advantage of the line without tearing it up. Presence in defense, all the time, a sector in which he has long been one of the best French tacklers. His influence on the sidelines could not have been more appreciable, notably with a stolen ball a few meters from the tricolor line (45e).
Paul Boudehent (6/10)
All muscle. The Rochelais did not have many opportunities to shine with the ball in hand. So he brewed “Pumas”. Its impact was significant during periods of Argentinian domination. Replaced by Marko Gazzotti (40th). The Bordeaux player honored his first selection with energy (7/10).
François Cros (6/10)
It seems that he took a blow to the head against Japan. Considering the energy he puts everywhere, we have to believe that it didn't make an impression on him. Absent due to concussion against the Blacks, the Toulouse player was very valuable in defense and in the confrontation zones on the ground.
Emmanuel Meafou (7/10)
There is always this power at impact. This gesture which allows you to seek out spaces when your opponent expects to be challenged. “Manny” Meafou is a real point of support. A constant presence. Replaced by Mickaël Guillard (52e).
Thibaud Flament (7/10)
Of combat and availability. All the time. The Toulousain is still as valuable because of his racing volume. In defense, but also in attack where his hands ensure the continuity of the game in defense. Perhaps a little less extensive than usual all the same. But his essay (9e) rewards his commitment. Replaced by Alexandre Roumat (61e) who remained in the second line.
Winnie Anthony (6/10)
He may be 34 years old, but it still goes “boom”. When he challenges the opposing defense or when he is responsible for making “buffet saves”. Having spent the last four weeks treating a stubborn calf, the right-hander from La Rochelle sometimes seemed to be caught up in a certain lack of rhythm. That did not prevent him from ensuring defensive climbs until the end. Replaced by Georges-Henri Colombe (52e).
Peato Mauvaka (5/10)
Ok, he had set his standards very high. However, the Toulouse man did not have his usual influence. Inspired by the fight in a first period where the Argentines had possession for a long time, he dedicated himself to the fight. This is also where we wait for him. Replaced by Juilien Marchand (52e).
Jean-Baptiste Gros (not rated)
A scrum, two races and then it's gone. Touched on a ruck at the very start of the match on the action which resulted in the yellow against Montoya. Replaced by Reda Wardi (4e) who engaged in a “Rochelais” duel in the scrum against Sclavi (6/10). He got away with it. And he kept resources to express his mobility.
Related News :