His package was expected, it is now official. Grégory Alldritt, the third-row center and captain of the Blues, who injured his thigh (open wound) against Scotland, is out of the third match of the Six Nations Tournament, on Sunday February 25 against Italy, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. In his absence and that of Antoine Dupont, it is Charles Ollivon (Toulon), first captain under Fabien Galthié, who takes the armband.
To compensate for the absence of the La Rochelle number 8, Fabien Galthié and his staff decided to call the young Marko Gazzotti (UBB, 19 years old), recent world champion with the U20s. In the second row, Romain Taofifenua (Lyon), who was out (leg infection) during the first two matches, returns to the group.
For the rest, no surprises in this list of 34 players. The majority of players who had participated in the preparation of the first two matches – defeat against Ireland and victory in Scotland – were recalled to the CNR in Marcoussis. The last confrontation between France and Italy dates back to the last World Cup, with a 60-7 recital, a 14th success in a row since 2013.
Right pillars: Dorian Aldegheri (Toulouse), Uini Atonio (La Rochelle), Thomas Laclayat (Racing) Hookers: Gaëtan Barlot (Castres), Julien Marchand (Toulouse), Peato Mauvaka (Toulouse) Left pillars: Cyril Baille (Toulouse), Dany Priso (Toulon), Sébastien Taofifenua (Lyon).Second lines: Paul Gabrillagues (Stade Français), Matthias Halagahu (Toulon), Romain Taofifenua (Lyon), Posolo Tuilagi (Perpignan), Cameron Woki (Racing 92)Third lines: Esteban Abadie (Toulon), Paul Boudehent (La Rochelle), François Cros (Toulouse), Marko Gazzotti (Bordeaux-Bègles), Charles Ollivon (Toulon, cap.), Alexandre Roumat (Toulouse) Scrumhalf: Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92) , Maxime Lucu (Bordeaux-Bègles)Flyhalfs: Antoine Gibert (Racing 92), Matthieu Jalibert (Bordeaux-Bègles)Centres: Jonathan Danty (La Rochelle), Nicolas Depoortere (Bordeaux-Bègles), Gaël Fickou (Racing 92) , Yoram Moefana (Bordeaux-Bègles). Wingers: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Bordeaux-Bègles), Émilien Gailleton (Pau), Matthis Lebel (Toulouse), Damian Penaud (Bordeaux-Bègles) Backs: Léo Barré (Stade Français), Thomas Ramos (Toulouse)