Third row Posolo Tuilagi will start his first match in blue on Sunday in Lille against Italy. Esteban Abadie, son of the late Geoffrey, will take his place on the bench.
The composition of the French team will be officially revealed this Friday at 11 a.m. by coach Fabien Galthié. The probable composition : 15. Ramos – 14. Penaud, 13. Fickou, 12. Danty, 11 Bielle-Biarrey – 10. Jalibert, 9. Lucu – 8. Cros, 7. Ollivon (cap), 6. Boudehent – 5. Woki – 3. Atonio, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Yawn.