For its last match of the fall tour, the XV of France faces Argentina this Friday (9 p.m.) on the pitch at the Stade de France.
Composition of France
Barré – Villière, Fickou, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – Ramos, Dupont (cap.) – Boudehent, Ollivon, Cros – Meafou, Flament – Atonio, Mauvaka, Gros
Composition of Argentina
Mallia – Isgro, Cinti, Moroni, Delguy – Albornoz, Garcia – Gonzalez, Oviedo, Matera – Rubiolo, Petti – Sclavi, Montoya (cap.), Gallo
Arbitrator
This match between France and Argentina will be managed by Luke Pearce. Aged 37, the Englishman has already refereed the Tricolores on several occasions. The last time was last March during the big victory in Wales in the 6 Nations Tournament (24-45). And they have won four of their last six matches refereed by Luke Pearce for a draw and a defeat against New Zealand in 2018 (11-52).
Stade
After its victories against Japan (52-12) and New Zealand (30-29), the French XV will face Argentina once again on the pitch of the Stade de France, which will once again be full for this meeting . 80,000 spectators are expected in the stands to see Antoine Dupont and his teammates attempt to score a 3e consecutive success.
Shape
The Blues won their first two matches of this fall tour against Japan (52-12) and New Zealand (30-29), while the Pumas beat Italy (18-50) before 'bow in Ireland (22-19).
Historical
The XV of France remains on a victory (28-13) and a defeat (25-33) against Argentina during its summer tour, last July, marked by the Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou affair. And the results of the confrontations are largely favorable to the Blues with a total of 39 victories against 15 successes for Argentina and one draw.
Diffusion TV
The meeting between France and Argentina will be followed live from 9 p.m. on TF1.
