There is “a match” to play, Saturday against Fiji, “before thinking about the list” of the 33 players summoned to play in the World Cup on Monday, warned the manager of the XV of France Raphaël Ibanez.
“You will know the list of 33 on Monday around 1 p.m. In the construction of this list, we have been in continuity for many weeks and each preparation match leads us to reflect, ”explained Ibanez at a press conference.
The Blues face Fiji on Saturday, the third and penultimate preparation match before the World Cup (September 8-October 28).
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On Monday, coach Fabien Galthié is to announce the list of 33 players called up for the competition.
“Every game is going to help us build this roster. The training too, the involvement of the whole group… We are moving forward with serenity. There is one game to play before the roster. Tomorrow will be the match, the match,” added the former international hooker (98 caps between 1997 and 2006).
After having faced Scotland twice, the XV of France must still play against Fiji, Saturday in Nantes, then Australia, on August 27 at the Stade de France.
The Blues begin the World Cup (September 8-October 28) with an opening match against the All Blacks. They will then face Uruguay, Namibia and Italy.
