World Cup: The Black Team takes risks, and France’s XV will love it

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World Cup: The Black Team takes risks, and France’s XV will love it

Posted Aug 24, 2023 at 06:35

This weekend we will be attending the last matches before the big debut of the World Cup, which will take place in France from September 8th to October 28th. And it is precisely Fabian Galthier’s men who will open the ball for a festive poster against New Zealand, who decided to fire the heavy artillery for the shock against South Africa on Friday night at Twickenham.

The last lap before the real confrontations that will start on September 8th at the Stade de France, with a confrontation between the two teams France and the New Zealand. The least we can say is that the two countries do not seem willing to save their forces two weeks before this meeting.

XV from France brings out the great team

Fabian Galthi should already align its start XV vsAustraliaFor the last preparatory match scheduled for Sunday. Antoine Dupont will return, as will the usual offensive line he formed Gael Fico, Jonathan Dante, Gabin Villiers, Damien Benaud And Thomas Ramos. Also ahead of him are the potential CEOs he’s going out with Gregory Aldrete framed by Francois Cross And charles Olivon, just behind Thibaud Flamint And Paul Willemsey. Note first of all that there is Jean-Baptiste Gross Who should replace the injured in the first two matches Cyril Bailey.

Blacks too!

the all blacks They are also preparing to play their last friendly match and it could be tougher than the warm-up France’s fifteenth. to’South Africa Indeed, the big team came out and the response was Ian Foster It is identical, with the owners all blacks Almost full. ” It’s our last game before the start of the World Cup, and this test is important for our preparations The New Zealand coach announced at a news conference. ” Two weeks before the opening, it’s an important opportunity to put ourselves in the best possible fighting position. These matches against South Africa always present great physical challenges, and I’m sure Friday’s match will be no different. “.