Michalak's expectations before France-Japan
Frédéric Michalak, current coach of the Racing 92 attack and former French flyhalf (77 caps) was invited to RMC a few hours before France-Japan, the first test match of the French XV: “We are waiting for the sportsman is regaining his splendor at the Stade de France with a lot of supporters. There are a few newcomers who will bring weight like Antoine Dupont is not a newcomer but he is coming back. the group. The team will be rejuvenated and refreshed by high quality.” Concerning the challenge of this autumn tour, the former Toulouse player speaks of a “new cycle” with a view to the next World Cup in 2027. “We have to put things in place, a base of players with leaders who have known each other for a long time towards this long-term objective, we must win these matches at home. We will see the level of the French team, their way of playing, of defending. New Zealand (next Saturday at SDF) will be truly impressive for all rugby lovers,” concludes Michalak.
The composition of Japan
Japan's XV against France: Tuitama – Naikabula, Riley, Fifita, Osada – Tatekawa, Saito – Himeno, Makisi, Shimokawa – Dearns, Uluiviti – Takeuchi, Harada, Okabe.
The composition of the XV of France
The XV of France against Japan: Barré – Penaud, Gailleton, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – Ramos, Dupont (cap) – Roumat, Alldritt, Cros – Meafou, Flament – Tatafu, Mauvaka, Gros.
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, Guillard, Boudehent, Lucu, Jalibert, Fickou.
Match night at the Stade de France
Hello everyone, welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to France-Japan. Four months after a summer tour of South America weighed down by extra-sporting affairs which led to the establishment of a new charter, the Blues are back for three test matches, the first of which this Saturday at the Stade de France. A meeting marked by the reintegration of Antoine Dupont, after his enchanted parenthesis in rugby sevens. Kick-off at 9:10 p.m.
