Direct dismissal of Thomas Ramos
Too much waste among the Blues… Scrum in the center of the field.
The French on the decline
The Blues generally suffer the impacts in this part. In the 22 meters, Yoram Moefana is penalized after a counter ruck on the side. Albornoz indicates the poles.
Oviedo encore him!
On the return, the French lose the ball and the Argentines increase the playing time, relying on their powerful third line. Advantage to follow…
Thomas Ramos makes up the difference
The back of the Toulouse stadium is imperial. 10-3
Léo Barré breaks away in a counterattack
Albornoz tries to clear as far as possible on the return. Léo Barré, well positioned, sets fire to the Argentine defense. Julian Montoya who has just made his return is sanctioned… Penalty, Antoine Dupont indicates the posts 30 meters facing the poles.
It passes for Albornoz!
The Argentinian flyhalf is also very comfortable against the poles. 7-3
Penalty obtained by the Pumas
The French are sanctioned. Great opportunity for the Argentinians to come back to score…
The Argentinian reaction!
Still at 14, the Pumas have not lost their offensive momentum like the tireless Joaquin Oviedo. The third row is stopped a few centimeters from the line by Gaël Fickou.
French pragmatism
After a confusing start to the match, the French, on their first real offensive, managed to strike with numerical superiority. The times keep coming 5 meters from the line, and finally the Argentinians break down in the face of the French attacks. Thibaud Flament was perfectly placed in the interval on a pass from Antoine Dupont.
Transformation guaranteed!
Thomas Ramos as precise as ever against the poles. 7-0
Test by Thibaud Flament!
In the middle of this confusing start to the match, Thibaud Flament offers the first try of the evening! 5-0.
Ignacio Ruiz made his entrance
While waiting for the return of Julian Montoya, the hooker enters in place of Rodrigo Isgro.
Misunderstanding on scrum
The Blues obtain a penalty on the scrum. But Reda Wardi is finally sanctioned for having shamed his opponent.
New call for video!
Joel Scalvi brought down Reda Wardi in a tackle. He could have fallen on his head… But the referee stands by his decision on the ground, no fault.
It's the French's turn to push
The game launch is perfect. Gaël Fickou plays the decoy and Thomas Ramos relies on Gabin Villière who advances within 22 meters. Onward in Thibaud Flament in the wake…
Nice touch to follow
The French therefore benefit from a penalty and will be able to break free.
Yellow card against Julian Montoya
The hooker is at fault for Jean Baptiste Gros' injury… After video consultation, Luke Pearce takes out the yellow card. The clearing was not on axis.
Already one injured
The French are already losing a pillar, like last week… Jean Baptiste Gros, visibly injured in the thigh after a ruck, must leave his place. Reda Wardi replaces him.
Léo Barré saves the Blues!
What a departure from Argentina! Low-footed play from Tomas Albonorz… In the duel with Delguy, Barré gets ahead of the Argentinian and clears his side. It was hot for the French
Broken arm for the Argentinians
The Blues are already sanctioned. Joaquin Oviedo plays this ball quickly, a big start to the match for the Pumas who are entering the French camp.
Argentina ensures the return
Very short outing by Argentina, but it was successful. Yoram Moefana commits a forward on the reception. First scrum.
Here we go!
Objective 3/3 for the Blues in this Autumn tour.
Time for the match
The English referee, Luke Pearce, is on the whistle this evening.
A cappella as always!
What an atmosphere at the Stade de France, the 80,000 supporters sing the anthem all together.
Marseillaise time
The Stade de France, lit up in sky and white, now turns blue, white and red!
Place for hymns
First the anthem of Argentina: Himno Nacional Argentino
Both teams make their entrance!
“Come on Blues! Go Blues! » The flames are out for the entry of the two teams, all the ingredients are there for another exceptional match.
The atmosphere is rising at the Stade de France!
Like last week, the Stade de France was full.
Sevens Rugby star Rodrigo Isgro starts with Argentina
Star of the world circuit (129 matches, 49 tries), Rodrigo Isgro established himself in the XV selection. Starting this evening, he returns to the Stade de France, after his elimination during the last Olympic Games.
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Snowball fight in Saint-Denis!
The last training session of the French XV yesterday took place in freezing cold under the Parisian snow.
Léo Barré starting in place of Buros
Brilliant last week for his first selection against New Zealand, Romain Buros is suffering from a crutch. He is replaced by the Parisian, Léo Barré.
Alldritt surprisingly absent from the lineup
A regular member of the XV of France, the third row of La Rochelle is not starting this evening. Far from his level during the first two tests, he now suffers from increased competition in his position. Nevertheless, Fabien Galthié insisted on putting out the fire at a press conference. “He is a captain, a leader and an exemplary player that all the players want to follow.”
“Argentina, a real threat” warns Dupont
Watch out for the Pumas! Led by a superb generation, Argentina is a true leader of world rugby. This summer, Felipe Contepomi's players had a wonderful Rugby Championship, notably beating New Zealand and… South Africa, the executioner of the Blues during the last World Cup. Among the stars to watch, we find Toulouse's Juan Cruz Mallía and the revelation from Perpignan, Joaquín Oviedo.
At a press conference, captain Antoine Dupont spoke about the strengths of this formidable team.
Behind the scenes of the Stade de France show
The images went around the world. Last week, during the France – New Zealand match, won by the gang in Dupont (30-29), the Stade de France pulled out all the stops to highlight the haka. Light shows, cathedral silence, production… The FFR has tried to develop a new experience for supporters. An exceptional show which risks being reproduced this evening against Argentina.
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A meeting that echoes the Jegou-Auradou affair
Obviously, this match against Argentina recalls the nightmare tour of the XV of France in Argentina last summer, where Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou were arrested and then indicted for rape. The two men, who have since returned to France and played again in the Top 14, should know the legal consequences of the case after the examination of the request for dismissal by the Argentine courts this Monday.
Charvet and Moscato under the spell of Antoine Dupont, “the best French player of all generations”
“He's already a coach, he's a kid who stinks of rugby. He scares opponents! He's the best French player of all generations” Denis Charvet explains why the French XV has become dependent on Antoine Dupont.
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The Argentine composition
Argentina's starting XV: Mallia – Isgro, Cinti, Moroni, Delguy – (o) Albornoz, (m) Garcia – Gonzalez, Oviedo, Matera – Rubiolo, Petti – Sclavi, Montoya, Gallo
Substitutes: Ruiz, Calles, Gomez Kodela, Molina, Kremer, Bazan Velez, S. Carreras, M. Carreras
The composition of the XV of France with four changes
France's starting XV: Barré – Villière, Fickou, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – (o) Ramos, (m) Dupont – Boudehent, Ollivon, Cros – Meafou, Flament – Atonio, Mauvaka, Gros
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, Guillard, Roumat, Gazzotti, Le Garrec, Gailleton
>>> Galthié explains the sidelining of Alldritt for this last match
Last outing of the year for the Blues
Hello everyone ! Winner of Japan (52-12) two weeks ago, then of New Zealand (30-29) last Saturday, the XV of France concludes its autumn tour this Friday with a final test match against Argentina, at Stade de France. Kick-off at 9:10 p.m.!
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