In Rueil-Malmaison
The line-up against the All Blacks comes into focus four days before the opener against New Zealand. This Monday, the XV of France carried out its first training session at its base camp in Rueil-Malmaison.
Fabien Galthié’s players have thus carried out moderate training against the youngsters of Racing 92. The team in place closely resembles the one which could start on Friday during the match against the All Blacks.
On the front row, Reda Wardi, left to rest against Australia, was ready with the number 1 on his back. Paul Willem withdrew, so Thibaut Flament took No. 5. Cameron Woki started alongside him. At the heart of the controversy, Bastien Chalureau, called to replace Paul Willemse, applied for a replacement place.
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Finally, Jonathan Danty, still uncertain and even considered forfeited for a while, was indeed part of this starting team, if the vest numbers are to be believed. At a press conference, Laurent Labit was reassuring.
“He is in the planned protocol, insists the three-quarter coach. He worked very well last week with his club, Stade Rochelais. Today (Monday) he trained normally. We will take stock tomorrow (Tuesday) to see if he is in a condition to apply for Friday evening.
The team lined up this Monday in training:
1 Wardi 2 Marchand3 Atonio 4 Woki5 Flament6 Cros7 Ollivon8 Alldritt9 Dupont10 Jalibert11 Villière 12 Danty 13 Fickou14 Penaud15 Ramos
