20:45 – Galthié justified this return to competition
Questioned at a press conference about his choices, the coach of the XV of France justified himself: “I prefer to talk about continuity and emulation. There is only one new cape with Tevita (Tatafu) who had us already joined before the summer to prepare for the tour in Argentina, even if he could not yet play with us. For the rest, all the players have already been capped. It is a France group which is heading towards this match. thanks to the renegotiated agreements with the League to work again at 42 and for two weeks This first composition is the team in the best shape at the moment. It is therefore above all a French team where there is emulation. , with players who push for competition.”
20:40 – Fabien Galthié has undermined certain statuses
At the end of the 2024 World Cup, the coach of the French XV admitted that he wanted to bring “80 to 90% of his squad” to Australia, four years later. Except… water has flowed under the bridges! For this France – Japan, the former scrum half decided to do without the services of Danty, sent home, of Ollivon, out of the squad, and of Fickou, placed on the substitutes’ bench. Competition is going strong in the France group, to the delight of Moefana, Gailleton and even Roumat. The latter have a card to play in this month of November.
20:35 – Antoine Dupont is expected to be the hero of the XV of France
The Stade Toulousain scrum-half has not appeared with the French XV since the quarter-final lost to South Africa during the 2023 World Cup. Last year, the person concerned decided to dedicate himself to his club and to rugby 7 with the aim of becoming an Olympic champion. The world star achieved his dream, and added two new titles to his record with his club (Top 14 and Champions Cup). In his absence, Lucu disappointed, and Le Garrec, injured for this game, knew how to seize his chance without forgetting the French phenomenon.
8:30 p.m. – The composition of the XV of France!
Fabien Galthié chose to entrust the captaincy to Antoine Dupont. Sick this morning, Damian Penaud is out. The Palois Théo Attisogbe is promoted among the starters.
20:25 – The Blues must restore their image
After a cataclysmic tour in Argentina, where extra-sporting took over the field with the Jégou, Auradou and Jaminet affairs, the XV of France returns to national soil for three matches during this November tour. The Blues will therefore face Japan, then New Zealand and Argentina. It’s much more than land!
8:20 p.m. – What streaming broadcast for the France – Japan match?
To follow France – Japan streaming on your smartphone, computer or tablet you will have only one choice. That of subscribing for free to TF1+. You can then join TF1.
8:15 p.m. – The French XV has a new broadcaster!
As usual, rugby lovers tune into France 2 to watch the Blues. This time, you will have to join TF1 to watch this France – Japan. All the meetings of the November tour were acquired by the TF1 group.
8:10 p.m. – Good evening everyone, and welcome to this France – Japan!
As part of this first test match in November, France welcomes Japan to the Stade de France. This game will kick off at 9:10 p.m.!