When it doesn’t want … The coach of the XV of France, Fabien Galthié, announced on Friday that he had tested positive for Covid-19 two days before the reception of Italy on the occasion of the first day of the Tournament of six nations.
“This morning I tested positive for Covid-19. I’m fine with mild symptoms. As a result, I am self-isolating and will act remotely this week. Raphaël Ibañez and all of my staff, in whom I have full confidence, will be my relay in the field, ”tweeted the coach.
With Dupont and Ntamack against Italy
Also tested positive for Covid, but two weeks ago, Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamac, will start in the starting XV of the Blues which faces Italy on Sunday.
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Sunday 4 p.m. to @StadeFrancekick off of the Tournament of #SixNations 2022 from #XVdeFrance !
The last tickets 🎟️👉 https://t.co/RMWPEws6XC#Don’tDoXV pic.twitter.com/3WTRt1dyNr
– France Rugby (@FranceRugby) February 4, 2022
Thirteen of the fifteen holders of the historic victory against the All Blacks in November will start the match at the Stade de France against the Italians.