To try to overthrow Ireland this Saturday, March 8, the question of the hinge of the XV of France is very debated.
The XV of France reservoir is quite spectacular, especially on the back line. Such a variety offers a certain ease of the staff of Fabien Galkié, who can make strong sports choices or compensate for absences due to injuries or suspensions.
It is also because of a suspension that the opening half of the Toulouse stadium, Romain Ntamack, missed the last two games against Italy and England. A recurring absence among the Blues for two years and his very serious knee injury which had deprived him of the World Cup.
But because of this absence, its indisputable holder’s place has been a little crumbled for several months and in particular in the face of the emergence at the post of opening half of the back Thomas Ramos. Soon best scorer in the history of the XV of France, the French also has the favors of an ancient legend of the XV of France, a scorer too, Dimitri Yachvilli.
“The frames will have to take over”
“Even if Romain Ntamack trains, nothing replaces the competition and playing with his teammates every weekend,” said former BO player for Viàmidol. “We know the quality and talent of this player, he is exceptional. Now I find that Dupont – Ramos works very well, knowing that it is a match where we will have to show the teeth.”
“The executives will have to take over, because it is in these matches that we will need our solid backbone, that the links are very strong. So if I am asked, I would rather see Dupont-Ramos, unless Romain Ntamack gave positive answers on his physical condition,” decided the French Télévisions consultant.