Change in sight for the second test match of the fall tour.
At the end of the high intensity training this Wednesday at the CNR in Marcoussis, trends are emerging for the team composition that will face the Georgians this Sunday.
After the success of last Saturday against Argentina, the staff of the XV of France should make four changes to challenge Georgia.
In the third row, Grégory Alldritt (La Rochelle) and Sekou Macalou (Stade Français), both substitutes against the Pumas, should start at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux.
The return of Alldritt to number 8 makes Anthony Jelonch regain his usual place in the third wing. Another change: Demba Bamba (Lyon) could start as the right pillar, in place of Mohamed Haouas (Montpellier). Finally, Romain Taofifenua (Lyon) should be the holder in the second row and associated with Cameron Woki (UBB), usual flanker but who would be repositioned in the cage. Which makes a total of four changes and one job change.
Behind, however, no changes to be expected.
The pair Matthieu Jalibert (UBB) at the opening-Romain Ntamack (Toulouse) in the center should be entitled to another chance, after being disappointing against the Pumas.
The rear triangle should be renewed, with Damian Penaud (Clermont) and Gabien Villière (Toulon) on the wings, and Melvyn Jaminet (Perpignan) at the rear.
The number 15 of Usap, who has trained to type, should retain his role as scorer for the Blues.
The probable composition of the XV of France:
Jaminet - Penaud, Fickou, Ntamack, Villière - (o) Jalibert, (m) Dupont - Macalou, Alldritt, Jelonch - Woki, R. Taofifenua - Bamba, Marchand, Baille.
