A new match, and a new strong choice which is emerging within the XV of France. Holder in the victory against New Zealand (30-29) on Saturday, third row Grégory Alldritt should not be among the 23 players lined up on Friday evening (9:10 p.m.) to face Argentina, the third and final match of the tour. fall of the Blues. The one who was the captain of the Tricolores in the absence of Antoine Dupont during the last Six Nations Tournament played with a reservist’s chasuble during the training carried out Tuesday at the end of the day in Marcoussis.
The La Rochelle player, who celebrated his 50th selection against Japan on November 9, is paying for his poor physical condition, which reduces his power and his offensive impact. Released in the 49th minute on Saturday, he is also the victim of increased competition in his position. This should benefit another usual frame, the former armband wearer Charles Ollivon, who will start in the third center line position against the Argentines. The Toulonnais was not in the group against the Japanese, and substituted against the All Blacks.
First on the bench for Gazzotti
Alldritt will not even be a substitute in the third row, a role dedicated to Toulouse’s Alexandre Roumat, starter during the first two matches, and to Bordeaux’s Marko Gazzotti, a neophyte at this level and who should therefore celebrate his first cap. Ollivon will be accompanied by Paul Boudehent, very successful on this tour, and François Cros, recovered from his concussion which deprived him of the match against the All Blacks.
The other change from the match against New Zealand is at right prop. Tevita Tatafu injured, Uini Atonio seems in pole position to regain his position. Packaged for the first two matches, the Rochelais worked on his automatisms with the rest of the starting forwards, even if he wore a chasuble dedicated to replacements.
Georges-Henri Colombe, who played 70 minutes despite suffering from gastroenteritis on Saturday, should return to the sidelines. Final answer Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the announcement of the group of 23 by coach Fabien Galthié.
The French XV likely against Argentina
Buros – Villière, Fickou, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – (o) Ramos, (m) Dupont (cap.) – Cros, Ollivon, Boudehent – Meafou, Flament – Atonio (ou Colombe), Mauvaka, Gros.
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe (or Atonio), Guillard, Roumat, Gazzotti, Le Garrec, Gailleton.
