Charles Ollivon, a big return in number 8 (Blues)

It was a first. Charles Ollivon had never started a match for the French team as number 8. So, when coach Fabien Galthié spoke to him about this repositioning at breakfast on Tuesday morning, surprise mixed with excitement. “I was happy, he said. I played in this position once with the selection, in 2014. It reminded me a little of my years in Bayonne. Otherwise, I also played a little in this position with Toulon at the end of last season. Honestly, it was cool, even if I didn't really do the covers. In fact, there isn't a huge difference from what I usually do as a third-row winger. Especially on the keys, since I was in the lineup. I wasn't at 15m for defense or throwing plays.”