You TRF boys seem to have forgotten that France are playing Australia on Saturday (21.00 Paris time).
After the relatively easy win against Samoa last weekend, les Bleus have a tough match against the Aussies on Saturday evening at the Stade de France.
Changes have been made by Guy Novès - some forced due to injury, but the most notable is the inclusion of Jean-Marc Doussain at fly half.
If Doussain can spread the ball wide to give the Fijian/French wingers attacking opportunities, then maybe France will have a chance, but they'll need quick ball and the Aussie back row will do their damndest to slow it down.
This is the team:
Le XV de départ : Spedding ; Nakaitaci, Lamerat, Fofana, Vakatawa ; (o) Doussain, (m) Machenaud ; Gourdon, Picamoles, Ollivon ; Maestri, Vahaamahina ; Atonio, Guirado (cap), Baille.
Remplaçants : Chat, Chiocci, Slimani, Le Devedec, Chouly, Serin, Lopez, Fickou.
As much as I'd like France to win, I can only see an Aussie victory by 12-15 points.
After the relatively easy win against Samoa last weekend, les Bleus have a tough match against the Aussies on Saturday evening at the Stade de France.
Changes have been made by Guy Novès - some forced due to injury, but the most notable is the inclusion of Jean-Marc Doussain at fly half.
If Doussain can spread the ball wide to give the Fijian/French wingers attacking opportunities, then maybe France will have a chance, but they'll need quick ball and the Aussie back row will do their damndest to slow it down.
This is the team:
Le XV de départ : Spedding ; Nakaitaci, Lamerat, Fofana, Vakatawa ; (o) Doussain, (m) Machenaud ; Gourdon, Picamoles, Ollivon ; Maestri, Vahaamahina ; Atonio, Guirado (cap), Baille.
Remplaçants : Chat, Chiocci, Slimani, Le Devedec, Chouly, Serin, Lopez, Fickou.
As much as I'd like France to win, I can only see an Aussie victory by 12-15 points.
