For its last preparation match for the World Cup, the XV of France welcomes, on Sunday August 27, Australia in its lair of the Stade de France.
It’s the last ball for tryouts! Less than two weeks before the start of the World Cup, France challenges Australia. It’s a clash between two contenders for the World Cup title. Defeated only once by Scotland, the Blues want to continue to gain momentum. For this, Fabien Galthié decided to align his standard team before finding New Zealand at the opening of the World Cup.
At the post of opener, in the absence of Romain Ntamack (victim of a rupture of the cruciate ligament in the left knee), the task was entrusted to Matthieu Jalibert. Facing the press, the coach of the XV of France justified his choice. “He’s been traveling and playing with us for four years. He has almost 30 selections (it will be his 26th on Sunday). I consider that the approach of the 30th selection is really a milestone. Matthieu is passing a milestone in his growth, his individual and collective experience. It’s also interesting to see his journey. He went through very happy moments and other more complex ones related to performance and injury, as well as moments of club life. Matthieu is still a young player (24 years old) but he is approaching international maturity. We have always relied on him for four years. There is no discussion about his potential and his ability to assume his position as number 10 before facing Australia.”
The week was also marked by the announcement of the 33 players who form the France group for the World Cup, making nine unfortunates along the way (Chalureau, Cretin, Dulin, Dumortier, Gailleton, Laclayat, Serin, Tanga and Verhaeghe). “Out of respect, we held back our joy, admits Paul Boudehent. I put myself in their shoes and it must be a situation that is really not easy. On top of that, they are really friends who will not continue with us . It is true that these few days are a bit special. There is joy, but also melancholy.”
For its fourth and final match in preparation for the World Cup, the Stade de France is hosting a five-star clash: France – Australia. The game will kick off at 5:45 p.m. by M.Pearce (ENG).
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