This is the event not to be missed for all rugby fans. This Friday, November 22, at 9:10 p.m., the Stade de France will be the scene of an explosive duel between the XV of France and the Argentinian Pumas.
The XV of France returns to action this evening with a clash that promises to be intense against Argentina. Meet at the Stade de France, at 9:10 p.m., for the last match of the Blues' autumn tour, broadcast live on TF1.
After their daunting victory against the All Blacks last week (30-29), the Blues are looking for a flawless performance to close this series of matches. But be careful, the Pumas are not there to make up the numbers: quarter-finalists of the last World Cup and boosted by a Top 14 full of their talents, they arrive with teeth as long as their fangs.
A reshuffled Blues team but still hungry
Fabien Galthié had to tinker a little for this last round. Léo Barré returns to the back after the withdrawal of Romain Buros. Gregory Alldritt absent. It is Charles Ollivon who will carry the torch in the third row, supported by François Cros, back after his concussion. And on the front line, Uini Atonio makes his return in place of Tevita Tatafu.
Opposite, the Pumas arrive with a well-established team and some stars from the Top 14 that you probably know: Juan Cruz Mallia (Toulouse), Bautista Delguy (Clermont), and Joaquin Oviedo (Perpignan).
Why is this a match not to be missed?
This France-Argentina is much more than just a match. It's a question of closing the tour with panache, of continuing to assert a playing identity, and, let's be honest, of restoring a little balm to the heart after a World Cup which left a bitter taste.
So, meet in front of TF1 at 9:10 p.m., for this, perhaps, last thrill of 2024!
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