Welcome to this direct dedicated to the match between France and Australia, the last of the four preparation meetings of the Blues before the Rugby World Cup. After a defeat against Scotland, Fabien Galthié’s men took their revenge on the XV du Chardon, then beat Fiji last weekend.
What is it about ? From the last dress rehearsal for the Blues. Against Australia, the French will have a taste of what awaits them on September 8, for the opening match of the World Cup against New Zealand.
Or ? At the Stade de France (Saint-Denis). You know, the stadium where the Blues will lift the Webb Ellis Cup in two months.
At what time ? 5:45 p.m.
On which channel ? TF1.
Who live? The first line of the day will be composed of Valentin Moinard from the Millennium Stadium in Austerlitz, supported by Clément Martel and Martin Untersinger in the stands of the Stade de France. We let you choose who are the pillars and who is the hooker.
The composition of the teams:
Ramos – Penaud, Danty, Fickou, Villière – Jalibert (o), Dupont (cap., m) – Ollivon, Alldritt, Cros – Willemse, Flament – Atonio, Marchand, Gros.
Replacements: Mauvaka, S. Taofifenua, Aldegheri, R. Taofifenua, Boudehent, Woki, Jaminet, Couilloud.
Coach: Fabien Galthié.
Kellaway – Nawaqanitawase, Petaia, Foketi, Vunivalu – Gordon (o), McDermott (m) – McReight, Valetini, Hooper – Skelton (cap.), Ri. Arnold-Tupou, Porecki, Bell.
Subs: Faessler, Schoupp, Nonggorr, M. Philip, Leota, Gleeson, Fines-Leleiwasa, Donaldson.
Coach: Eddie Jones.
Who arbitrates? Englishman Luke Pearce.
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