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France make 2 change for final Six Nations game with Wales
By Ian Cameron
There are two changes to France's starting 15 as Fabien Galthie named his side to take on Wales at the Stade de France this Saturday in Paris in their final game of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.
Uini Atonio returns at tighthead, while Romain Taofifénua starts at tighthead lock in place of the injured Paul Willemse. Atonio returns from a ban for a yellow card against Ireland which was upgraded to a red following a citing review.
He replaces Dorian Aldegheri who has fallen out of the 23 altogether.
France are coming off a thrilling 53-10 win over England in Round 4 in Twickenham, with Galthie's side handing the English a record home defeat and a record Guinness Six Nations defeat.
Les Bleus are still in with a chance of winning the tournament, although they'll need to beat Wales in Paris and hope Steve Borthwick's men can bag an unlikely win against Andy Farrell's high-flying Ireland - who are hot on the heels of a Grand Slam - in Dublin.
Team: T Ramos; D Penaud, G Fickou, J Danty, E Dumortier; R Ntamack, A Dupont (capt); C Baille, J Marchand, U Atonio, T Flament, R Taofifenua, F Cros, C Ollivon, G Alldritt.
Replacements: P Mauvaka, R Wardi, S Falatea, B Chalureau, S Macalou, M Lucu, Y Moefana, M Jaminet.
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It’s hard to fathom how much negative emotions Dupont’s level generates.
France has never won a RWC. They outperformed this year.
But the fact that a French player is incredibly skilled and has an incredible year (yes, except for 15s international games), it seems unbearable for many.
As if it meant that the performances or the status of teams you support was not legitimate.
Guys, Dupont being an amazing player doesn’t mean you’re failing at life. It’s ok.
Sorry but instead of disappointed and overly identifying fans, I prefer to listen to the opinion of experts and pundits who really know the game and simply appreciate Dupont regardless of who they support.
Go to commentsI think the ratings were mostly fair tbh, the simple fact is that Borthwick is being far to loyal to some players who are clearly well past their sell by date, this coupled with the fact that England currently don't have any truly world class operators and we are where we are.
I also think that poor decisions were made in selection in regard to Henry Slade and George martin, neither of whom appeared fully fit after lengthy lay offs pre series.
The decision to pick Tom curry given his concussion issues also showed a lack of judgement.
Borthwick and his coaching team are very callow in international coaching terms, and it's shows!!
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