As part of its November tour, the XV of France faces Japan at the Stade de France this Saturday, November 9. Galthié can count on the return of Dupont, but voluntarily did without several executives.
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.
Fabien Galthié can count on Antoine Dupont. The captain of the Blues, who had decided to put his adventure with the French 15s team on hold to become Olympic rugby 7s champion, has returned to service and his captaincy. “Antoine cut long after his shot, but he came back as strong, if not better, than he was before,” said François Croshis partner with the Blues and at Stade Toulousain. This is good news for all of us. His move to 7s allowed him to experience a new type of rugby and develop qualities. Whatever he does, he always finds the flaw and the key, in fact.”
The event is elsewhere in the France group. Dissatisfied with the performances during the last 6 Nations Tournament, the coach played haphazardly while opening his squad to competition. Ollivon, outside the group, paid the price for this choice, just like Fickou, who was relegated to the bench in favor of the Moefana – Gailleton pair. The start of a new era towards the 2027 World Cup? “I prefer to talk about continuity and emulation, Galthié said. There is only one new cape with Tevita (Tatafu) who had already joined us before the summer to prepare for the tour in Argentina, even if he could not yet evolve 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 during. 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.
As part of this first test match in November, France welcomes Japan to the Stade de France. The game will kick off at 9:10 p.m.
As is the case with all the posters for the November tour, you will have one and only choice to see this France – Japan. This poster will be broadcast by TF1, which acquired the rights to the detriment of France 2.
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- France’s starting XV: 15. Barré; 14. Penaud, 13. Gailleton, 12. Moefana, 11. Bielle-Biarrey; 10. Ramos, 9. Dupont (cap.); 7. Roumat, 8. Alldritt, 6. Cros; 5. Meafou, 4. Flament; 3. Tatafu, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Big.
- Japan’s starting XV: 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.
- Winamax: France (1.01) – Draw (75.00) – Japan (30.00).
- Betclic: France (1.12) – Draw (25.00) – Japan (12.00).
- Sports bets: France (1.01) – Draw (50.00) – Japan (5.50).