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Four changes for France as Galthie names team to host All Blacks
By Liam Heagney
Fabien Galthie has named a France team to host the All Blacks in Paris that has four changes from last weekend’s win over Japan.
The French opened their Autumn Nations Series with a 52-12 Stade de France victory and they have now altered three backs and one forward for the visit of Scott Robertson’s New Zealand.
Romain Buros has been included at full-back for Leo Barre, Gabin Villiere is on the right wing for Theo Attissogbe while Gael Fickou is in the midfield for Emilien Gailleton.
In the pack, injury to Francois Cros has opened the door for the selection of Paul Boudehent at blindside. He was a sub last weekend.
Galthie went with a five/three forwards/backs replacements split against the Japanese but he has now changed it to a six/two divide against New Zealand.
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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