The XV of France faces Japan this Saturday, November 9 to start the fall tour. Lineups, referee, TV… Here’s everything you need to know.
Where is the match being played?
The XV of France begins its fall tour against Japan this Saturday evening at the Stade de France (9:10 p.m.).
Composition of France
15. Barré ; 14. Penaud, 13. Gailleton, 12. Moefana, 11. Bielle-Biarrey ; 10. Ramos, 9. Dupont (chap.) ; 7. Roumat, 8. Alldritt, 6. Cros ; 5. Meafou, 4. Flament ; 3. Tatafu, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Gros
Composition of Japan
15. Tuitama; 14. Naikabula, 13. Riley, 12. Fifita, 11. Osada; 10. Tatekawa, 9. Saito; 7. Himeno, 8. Makisi, 6. Shimokawa; 5. Dearns, 4. Uluiviti; 3. Takeuchi, 2. Harada, 1. Okabe.
The match referee
This first test, against Japan, will be refereed by the Argentinian Damian Schneider, assisted by the Australian Angus Gardner and the New Zealander James Doleman.
History of confrontations
Officially, France and Japan have faced each other seven times: 6 French victories for a draw.
Which channel to watch?
France-Japan will be followed on TF1 from 9:10 p.m.
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