Tops
Mauvaka, luxury replacement
The Stade Toulousain hooker Peato Mauvaka will have forgotten his status as a substitute in this match.
Came into play in place of his teammate Julien Marchand touched alongside just before the break (39th), the native of Nouméa ensured all his balls.
Clean on his throws, he will have allowed his teammates to feast in the air.
In addition, the weather conditions (rain) favored the balloons carried.
Peato Mauvaka did not ask for time and offered himself a double at the very end of the game to close a match without a hitch for him.
Jalibert is reassured
The Bordeaux opener played in front of his audience and it was seen from his first balloons.
Enterprising, Matthieu Jalibert has won the advantage line on multiple occasions.
Allowing the XV of France to be able to advance and put the Georgians in difficulty.
About ten minutes before half-time, he was rewarded with a good individual action taking in default Georgians cornered in front of their goal line.
This test will give him additional confidence six days before the opposition against the All Blacks.
Flops
Marchand, an injury at the wrong time
An injury never comes at the right time.
Precious in the ground phases of play, Julien Marchand had to give up his place due to injury a few seconds before the end of the first act.
The player complained about the ribs following a scrum.
The members of the staff of the XV of France did not hesitate to be heard at the edge of the field, them who demanded a push through the Georgians before the introduction.
Grimacing before leaving his partners, Julien Marchand could miss the shock of next Saturday.
Georgian indiscipline is expensive
Valorous in the fight, Georgia's players were unruly throughout the game.
Conceding a penalty try (23rd), the Georgian scrum did not get its head out of the water for 80 minutes.
Despite some individual outbursts, the Georgians took advantage of the "air hole" of the Blues at the start of the second half to try to make their opponent doubt.
At the final whistle, Georgia bowed heavily because of its indiscipline (2 yellow cards).
Reaction expected against the Fijians next weekend.
