One return and one absent.
After the traditional "high intensity" training session, under the eyes of the cameras, a drone and the plethoric staff of the XV of France, this Wednesday in Marcoussis, we know a little more about the probable composition of the Blues for Saturday's match against Australia at the Stade de France (9 p.m.).
With the blue chasubles of the holders, the pillar Cyril Baille wore the number one, a sign of a potential starting place against the Wallabies.
The Toulousain, one of the best in the world in his position for several years, is coming back from injury (adductor operation three months ago) and only played a good half hour in the Top 14 on Saturday.
Enough to start on Saturday, in the eyes of Fabien Galthié's staff.
"Cyril is the King here," joked his hooker teammate Peato Mauvaka.
He resumed against Bayonne, but we knew he could resume earlier, he didn't want to take any risks.
I find it good.
And when you see everyone here again, you're happy, you forget the intensity of the sessions.
Isn't he still a few extra pounds from his convalescence?
"No, he has abs, it's a diaper so he doesn't get hurt," laughs his front-line friend.
Flament on pole to replace Willemse
But before the smiles, it was a bit of a grimace for the Blues with the injury of Paul Willemse.
Hit in the thigh, the second line did not take part in Wednesday's session.
The Montpellier was replaced in the team of holders by the Toulousain Thibaud Flament.
The Lyonnais Killian Geraci made his appearance with the substitutes.
"For Paul, I don't have too much information," said his partner Cameron Woki.
But today with Thibaut, it was very good, it's an extra element on the sidelines, and in the game too.
We look a bit alike.
This is in clear view of Australia who also have very big 2nd lines”.
For the rest, few changes compared to the XV which has been taking shape since the start of the gathering of the Blues in Marcoussis.
The hinge will be composed of Toulouse Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack, Matthieu Jalibert taking place on the bench.
Charles Ollivon will return to the third line and behind, Thomas Ramos will return to the back seat and Yoram Moefana that of winger, substitutes respectively Melvyn Jaminet and Gabin Villière, the holders of the Grand Slam, absent due to injuries.
Uncertainties remain over the identity of the replacements on Saturday.
The last doubts will be lifted this Thursday at noon with the announcement of the team by Fabien Galthié and Raphaël Ibanez.
The XV of France probable against Australia (Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Stade de France, live on France 2):
Starting XV:
Ramos - Penaud, Danty, Fickou, Moefana - (o) Ntamack, (m) Dupont (cap.) - Jelonch, Alldritt, Ollivon - Flament (or Willemse), Woki - Atonio, Marchand, Baille.
Replacements:
Mauvaka, Priso, Haouas (or Falatea), Taofifenua (or Flament), Geraci, Lucu, Jalibert, Lebel (or Macalou).