2023-10-04 14:39:00
For its last qualifying group match in Group A for this Rugby World Cup, the French XV faces Italy on Friday October 6 at 9 p.m.
This match, crucial in the objective of reaching the quarter-finals of the competition, will be broadcast on TF1. It was on this channel that the first two matches of the Blues were programmed: the 27-13 victory against New Zealand on September 8 and the victory against Uruguay 27-12 on September 14.
The Blues have no room for error
Orphans of their captain and scrum half Antoine Dupont, victim of a maxillo-zygomatic fracture during France’s victory over Namibia (96-0), on September 21, during the 3rd group match, Fabien’s players Galthié has no room for error against Italy. ALSO READ Rugby World Cup: 3 questions about Antoine Dupont’s injury
The Transalpines currently occupy third place in Group A with 10 points, tied with New Zealand. The French are first with 13 points. But the All Blacks meet Uruguay (Thursday October 5) and should have no trouble winning the match, which forces the French XV to ensure at least a draw against the Azzurri to avoid being eliminated from the race for the title of world champion.
Composition of the French XV for the match against Italy: Ramos – Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Bielle-Biarrey – Jalibert (o), Lucu (m) – Ollivon (cap.), Alldritt, Jelonch – Flament, Woki – Atonio, Mauvaka, Baille.
Substitutes: Bourgarit, Wardi, Aldegheri, Taofifenua, Cros, Couilloud, Moefana, Jaminet. ALSO READ How Antoine Dupont became the best rugby player in the world
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