Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Saturday November 9, 2024 at 8:44 p.m.
The XV of France will begin its fall tour against Japan this Saturday without Damian Penaud. Théo Attissogbé replaces him at short notice on the right wing of the XV of France.
The information came just hours before kick-off. The XV of France will begin its fall tour this Saturday at the Stade de France against Japan (kick-off at 9:10 p.m.) without Damian Penaud. The Blues winger, ill, is replaced by Théo Attissogbé in the starting team. Initially excluded from the match sheet, the player from the Section Paloise will celebrate his third cape in the rooster jersey. It is a tile for Fabien Galthié and the XV of France which therefore finds itself deprived of its most prolific player.
Attissogbé will celebrate his 3rd cap
In 53 caps, the UBB player has already planted 36 tries. In addition, this season with UBB he is already credited with five tries in 6 appearances in the Top 14. His replacement, for his part, found the net twice in eight championship matches. The 19-year-old winger, who celebrated his first two caps with the French XV this summer, hit the mark during his two starts against Argentina. As a reminder, he participated in the Bleuets' world title during the U20 World Cup last year. Facing the Brave Blossoms, he will play alongside his club teammate, three-quarter center Emilien Gailleton.
The XV of France against Japan
Barré – Attissogbé, Gailleton, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – Ramos, Dupont (cap) – Roumat, Alldritt, Cros – Meafou, Flament – Tatafu, Mauvaka, Gros
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, Guillard, Boudehent, Lucu, Jalibert, Fickou
