Fabien Galthié unveiled the list of 31 players for the first match of the autumn tour on October 24 against Wales at the Stade de France.
Three players make their first appearance: two Racingmen, pillar George-Henri Colombe and center Olivier Klemenczak, as well as La Rochelle winger Arthur Retière.
Also note the presence of Baptiste Serin, who will be restored from his acromio to the shoulder.
“He will play this weekend with Toulon, trains 100%.
He is suitable, ”said the coach, who also“ provided a list of 11 players able to compensate for injuries, if necessary ”.
A selection that retains the backbone of the last Tournament with an "average age of the team is 24 and an average of 13 selections."
Small surprises with the absences of Sekou Macalou (Stade Français) and Matthis Lebel (Stade Toulousain).
Seven months after their defeat in Scotland (28-17), the Blues face the XV du Leek on October 24 at the Stade de France, in a preparation match before closing the 2020 Six Nations Tournament with their late meeting against Ireland , next week.
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