The trends from the day before were confirmed this Wednesday during training in Marcoussis. Cameron Woki and Louis Bielle-Biarrey wore a starting blue chasuble, in place of Paul Willemse (suspended four weeks) and Yoram Moefana (choice).
Apart from these two changes, no others were made from the team which fell heavily against Ireland. The Lucu-Jalibert hinge is renewed, as is the pair of Danty-Fickou centers, although under fire from criticism.
Ramos – Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Bielle-Biarrey – Jalibert, Lucu – Alldritt (cap), Ollivon, Cros – Gabrillagues, Woki – Atonio, Mauvaka, Baille.