France change four for their series-ending game with Argentina
Fabien Galthie has made four changes to his France side to host Argentina in Paris on Friday. The French, who defeated New Zealand 30-29 at Stade de France last Saturday, are looking to close out an unbeaten Autumn Nations Series that started with a November 9 win over Japan.
France hung onto victory against the All Blacks despite a late Damian McKenzie cutting the margin to a single point and their selection to take on the Pumas shows one change in the backs and three in the pack.
Leo Barre is named at full-back in place of Romain Buros in the only alteration to the backline. Up front, Uini Atonio is at tighthead for Tevita Tatafu while there are also two switches in the back row.
The fit-again Francois Cros is accommodated at blindside with Paul Boudehent switching to openside and Alexandre Roumat dropping to the bench. Charles Ollivon is also included to start at No8 in place of Gregory Alldritt after his cap last weekend as a replacement.
France’s bench again has a six/two forwards/backs split, but there are two changes with Roumat and Marko Gazzotti included for Romain Taofifenua and the promoted Ollivon.
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Really interesting article.Canterbury and Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah, who debuted for the Crusaders before Canterbury , he is going places. Fellow Canterbury lock, who has debuted for the Crusaders in Europe, is big and athletic. His father Graham played in the NPC winning Canterbury side of 1997. His Uncle is former AB Chris Jack. Makos and Crusader no 8 Fletcher Anderson is developing fast with more experience. First-five James White did play well for Canterbury in the loss to Wellington. No harm in first-fives who can play fullback.
Go to commentsYep NZ national u85 team is touring there atm I think (or just has).
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