Chistera
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- Dec 16, 2014
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Only four changes in the starting XV, real surprising, especially since Brunel has kept repeating that "every player will get a chance".
I guess that Belleau, Rattez and Guitoune can forget about their WC hopes (?). Really a pity for Guitoune, he's had great season, arguably the best French centre in 2019, and he still doesn't get a chance, even off the bench. Too bad for Rattez but he'll feature in the future for sure. On the other hand Belleau isn't a Test-level player in my opinion, why he was included as a reserve still baffles me.
Otherwise a strong team. I like Iturria better as a lock and I'd play him in Lambey's stead, to make space for Camara as a flanker.
Ramos as fullback is interesting, he's a stellar contrary goal-kicker, contrary to Lopez, and that'll be key in Japan.
I guess that Belleau, Rattez and Guitoune can forget about their WC hopes (?). Really a pity for Guitoune, he's had great season, arguably the best French centre in 2019, and he still doesn't get a chance, even off the bench. Too bad for Rattez but he'll feature in the future for sure. On the other hand Belleau isn't a Test-level player in my opinion, why he was included as a reserve still baffles me.
Otherwise a strong team. I like Iturria better as a lock and I'd play him in Lambey's stead, to make space for Camara as a flanker.
Ramos as fullback is interesting, he's a stellar contrary goal-kicker, contrary to Lopez, and that'll be key in Japan.
