We will know Friday 11 a.m. list of twenty-three players called by the coach of the XV of France Fabien Galthié to start the Six Nations Tournament in front of italy Sunday afternoon at the Stade de France. Given favorites this year, the Blues want to start strong against the weakest opponent of the Tournament. But the number of Toulouse players present at kick-off may be less than usual. Because with the covid and this series of three defeats in progress in the club, the players of the Stadium are not in top form.
Four to five Toulouse at kick-off
Only four or even five Toulouse should start the match on Sunday. Whereas they were seven against the Argentinians and six against the All blacks and against Georgia during the November tour. But in the meantime, the 2nd line Thibaud Flament had the covid and the winger Matthis Lebel was not kept at the end of the week of training. The hinge Dupont-Ntamack is not threatened. In front, Julien Marchand and Cyril Baille either.
Cros replaced by the Lyonnais Cretin in the 3rd row
On the other hand, the question arises in the 3rd line for Anthony Jelonch and Francois Cros. Even if the latter feels ready to play. “It’s true that we had a complicated period where we had a lot of matches postponed. But each time we were ready to play. We trained to play these matches there. And the fact of having We were able to play the last game for some, allowing us to find the rhythm. In any case, we train daily with a high rhythm to have this rhythm of competition.
In fact, if there are surprises in the starting XV, they will come from a choice of player profile made by the staff of the Blues. Cros replaced by Lyonnais Dylan Cretin. As for Jelonch, he would be threatened if the Bordelais Cameron Woki played in the 3rd row. Which was not the trend in recent hours. France – Italy, kick-off 4 p.m. Sunday. Match to live in full on France Bleu.