France Reintroduces Superstar for Fiji Clash After Loss to Springboks
France is set to reintroduce superstar Grégory Alldritt for their upcoming match against Fiji this Saturday. His return comes after he missed the recent match against South Africa, where France suffered a setback, losing 32-17 in their Quilter Nations Series opener.
Key Changes for the Match
The team has undergone significant changes due to injuries and tactical considerations. Grégory Alldritt, who plays as No. 8, will take on the captaincy after the omission of Gaël Fickou from the starting lineup. Nicolas Depoortère will step into the midfield role.
Injury Impact
- Mickaël Guillard’s injury, leading to Alldritt’s return
- Baptiste Erdocio and Nolann Le Garrec also sustained injuries this week
In response to these injuries, Jean-Baptiste Gros and Maxime Lucu will start in the front row and at scrum-half, respectively. Additionally, Maxime Lamothe from Bordeaux-Begles is expected to earn his first cap off the bench.
France’s Starting XV
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Baptiste Gros |
| 2 | Julien Marchand |
| 3 | Régis Montagne |
| 4 | Charles Ollivon |
| 5 | Emmanuel Meafou |
| 6 | Anthony Jelonch |
| 7 | Oscar Jegou |
| 8 | Grégory Alldritt (c) |
| 9 | Maxime Lucu |
| 10 | Romain Ntamack |
| 11 | Louis Bielle-Biarrey |
| 12 | Pierre-Louis Barassi |
| 13 | Nicolas Depoortère |
| 14 | Damian Penaud |
| 15 | Thomas Ramos |
Replacements for the Game
- Maxime Lamothe
- Rodrigue Neti
- Thomas Laclayat
- Romain Taofifenua
- Hugo Auradou
- Paul Boudehent
- Baptiste Jauneau
- Emilien Gailleton
With this revamped squad, France aims to bounce back and put forth a strong performance against Fiji, showcasing their depth and talent amidst adversity.
