compositions, referee, TV broadcast… everything you need to know about the test match between France and Japan

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.