Seven changes in the XV of France for the last test match Saturday in Australia

Changes but no revolution.

Fabien Galthié chose to blow some of the heroes of the historic victory of the XV of France in Melbourne on Tuesday (26-28).

But has retained the backbone of this young team with six players who will continue a third tenure in ten days, including the third row and captain Anthony Jelonch.

In front, the neophyte but promising hooker Gaëtan Barlot is still present, as is Cameron Woki in third row.

Behind, scrum-half Baptiste Couilloud also continues, as well as Arthur Vincent, Damian Penaud and striker Melvyn Jaminet, revelation of this tour.

Several other players, injured or tired, will however take a breath, such as Louis Carbonel, Jonathan Danty, Gabin Villière or Sekou Macalou.

Antoine Hastoy at the opening

Pau's opening half Antoine Hastoy will celebrate his first selection in a strategic position.

"He showed a lot of freshness, quality in training, he has what it takes to be competitive on Saturday," said Fabien Galthié.

Racing 92 winger Teddy Thomas will also start, replacing Gabin Villière, injured his ankle during the match on Tuesday and who had despite everything held his place throughout the meeting.

The staff of the Blues praised his courage.

"We want warriors," warned Raphael Ibanez, manager of the XV of France.

Several players in the group of 41 taken to Australia will therefore not play any minute in blue, despite almost a month at the antipodes.

This is the case for example of the opening half of the Stade Français Joris Segonds.

“Some players will not have had the chance to wear the blue jersey, we took the time to talk to them,” explained Raphaël Ibanez.

They still have the ambition to be in the project for the 2023 World Cup. Their time in the group will necessarily be very precious ”.

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Eight changes in Australians

"We expect Australians to be very present and very vengeful," warned Fabien Galthié.

For their part, the Wallabies made eight changes in the starting XV compared to Melbourne.

But the executives are also there: the center Paisami, the winger Koroibete, the opener Lolesio, the third row and captain Hooper, the hooker Paenga-Amosa or the pillar Slipper will follow a third test in ten days.

The state of freshness of the troops will be decisive.

At stake: victory in this series of tests, since the two teams are perfectly tied for a victory everywhere.

The beautiful promises a lot.

MATCH SHEET

Australia - France

, Saturday (12:05 p.m. French time) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Australia 

: Banks - Daugunu, Ikitau, Paisami, Koroibete - Lolesio (o), McDermott (m) - Naisarani, Hooper (cap.), Swinton - Salakaia-Loto, Swain - Alaalatoa, Paenga-Amosa, Slipper.

Alternates: Uelese, Bell, Tupou, Philip, Valetini, Gordon, To'omua, Hodge.

France 

: Jaminet - Thomas, Vincent, Barassi, Penaud - Couilloud (m), Hastoy (o) - Cretin, Jelonch (cap.), Woki - Cazeaux, Taofifenua - Forletta, Barlot, Falatea. Alternates: Etrillard, Walcker, Bamba, Azagoh, Becognée, Iribaren, Bouthier, Heriteau.