In Marcoussis
Change of opener against the All Blacks.
In the game of chasubles between holders and substitutes observed this Wednesday during high intensity training in Marcoussis, Romain Ntamack should be the opening half of the XV of France, Saturday (9 p.m.), against the All Blacks.
Against Argentina then Georgia, the Toulousain had started as the first center, leaving the number 10 to Matthieu Jalibert.
The association of the two players had been disappointing overall.
Danty and Fickou expected in the center, Jalibert downgraded
But for this last fall test match, the most challenging, the staff of the Blues should favor Ntamack for the position of opener, Jalibert starting on the bench and entering an impact player role.
With this reshuffle, the Blues should evolve with Jonathan Danty (replacing during the first two tests) and Gaël Fickou in the center, betting on their power to counter the New Zealanders.
Fabien Galthié, the French coach, will unveil his team composition on Thursday at noon.
More information to follow ...