France RWC Squad

[g6mcg]

I think that's very harsh on Jalibert! Possibly a better 10 than Ntamack although the loss of the Dupont-Ntamack partnership is significant.

 

[ikvat]

It reshuffle the cards at the worst moment.

 

[ikvat]

The France Fidji compo
15. Jaminet ; 14. Bielle-Biarrey, 13. Vincent, 12. Danty, 11. Moefana ; 10. Hastoy, 9. Lucu ; 7. Cretin, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cros ; 5. Willemse, 4. Verhaeghe ; 3. Atonio, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Wardi.


Subs: 16. Bourgarit, 17. Gros, 18. Laclayat, 19. Chalureau, 20. Flament, 21. Macalou, 22. Serin ; 23. Jalibert.

 

[Jimbo]

I think that's very harsh on Jalibert! Possibly a better 10 than Ntamack although the loss of the Dupont-Ntamack partnership is significant.

Yeah whilst I've not seen a huge amount of Jalibert, I'd say he looks to be more creative than Ntamack.

 

[ikvat]

The official french WC list.

 

[ikvat]

Danty out for the opening game vs AB.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Oof. When you consider the drop off to the next player, I'd say that's a bigger loss than Ntamack.

 

[Derpus]

I would not be surprised if the All Blacks pull it together and wipe the floor with France. Its just what the fuckers do.

 

[AlRums]

France lose Paul Willemse on eve of Rugby World Cup

France have suffered yet another major blow with the union confirming that they have replaced outstanding second row Paul Willemse...

www.rugbypass.com

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yikes, another kick in the nards for France

 

[Lé Ddanno]

I would not be surprised if the All Blacks pull it together and wipe the floor with France. Its just what the fuckers do.

You may have mixed your teams up there

 

[Lé Ddanno]

France lose Paul Willemse on eve of Rugby World Cup

France have suffered yet another major blow with the union confirming that they have replaced outstanding second row Paul Willemse...

www.rugbypass.com

That's pretty awful. Feels like the only team going in at full stength is the damn Boks. Complain about Pollard all you like but they don't really need backs to win.

 

[ikvat]

It becomes problématic.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

A lot of French planning flying out of the window. Not good, injuries happen but you at least want full squads at the start of the tournament.

If the whole country wasn't praying for Dupont's health before, it will be now.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

 

[AlRums]

Dupont cleared to return from fractured cheekbone

France captain Antoine Dupont is cleared to return following an operation on a fractured cheekbone.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Dupont likely to miss 6N to concentrate on sevens in preparation for playing in the Paris Olympics.

Might be joined by up to another 3 members of the XVs set up thought to be Macalou, Vincent and either Penaud or Bielle-Biarrey.

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Have to say, if you want to do Olympics 7s, then you really, REALLY need time dedicated to playing the sport.
6 months would probably be enough, but I'm not sure it's compatible with a full time club contract, as conditioning is just completely different, and you'd want to be playing 7s at lower levels as well as the international circuit - especially if you're expecting to be a playmaker there.