The XV of France records a new package this Tuesday for its third and final match of the autumn tour, Saturday at the Stade de France against the All Blacks.
Sekou Macalou, the 3rd row of the Stade Français, in difficulty during the victory against Georgia last Sunday in Bordeaux (41-15) and affected in a foot, must give up facing New Zealand.
After passing exams, Macalou (26 years old, 7 caps) returned home.
The withdrawal of hooker Julien Marchand (26 years old, 16 caps), basic man of coach Fabien Galthié, intervened on Monday.
Injured in the ribs in a scrum and released just before half-time against Georgia, the Toulouse player knew very quickly that he could not challenge the All Blacks. He will be removed from the field for about three weeks. To replace them among the holders of the XV of France, the staff could bet on two Toulouse, the Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka (24 years old, 8 selections) and the third line François Cros (27 years old, 8 selections), both entered in the course. Sunday match.
The Blues, who were not flamboyant against Georgia, a week after struggling against the Argentines (29-20) will try to win, for the first time since 2009, against New Zealand, beaten by the Irish last Saturday in Dublin (29-20).
It is time for recovery at the start of the week.
After having lunch with the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron on Monday, the Habs will welcome actor Jean Dujardin this Wednesday, the day of their first high-intensity training.