We will know more this Wednesday following the high intensity training concocted by Fabien Galthié and his staff, but the XV of France which will face Scotland on Saturday in Edinburgh (3:15 p.m.) should not be very different from the one who defeated the Ireland with style on February 12 at the Stade de France (30-24). The Toulon winger Gabin Villière injured and forfeited, it is the Bordeaux three-quarter Yoram Moefana (21 years old, 4 selections), replacing in the center once morest the Irish, who might hold the left lane. This is what emerged from training on Tuesday, even if the Toulousain Mathis Lebel logically disputes the tenure.
Rochelais Jonathan Danty, recovered from his ankle injury, should find his position alongside Racingman Gaël Fickou. “Yoram does not need me, he is a very good player, he has all the qualities to play in all positions, said the latter at a press conference. If he is the one to start, I don’t doubt for a second that he will have all the qualities to help the team and take us forward. He really has that strength, he has that magic that belongs to him and that means that every action he can transform. Defensively, he is very solid, very intelligent. He has all the qualities required. »
Fickou: “We are preparing to face a formidable team”
The pack should not undergo any modifications. The answer will be given by coach Fabien Galthié this Thursday when he reveals the composition of the team. The Blues, also winners of Italy (37-10) on February 6 at the Stade de France, are now the only ones likely to win the Grand Slam, which has not happened to them since 2010. For this, before going in Wales on March 11 then to receive England on March 19, it will be necessary to start by winning once morest Scotland, the only undefeated opponent in the Tournament once morest the Tricolores of the Galthié era. Finn Russell, the opening half of Racing 92 and his teammates dominated the Blues two years ago at Murrayfield (28-17) and thus deprived them of victory in the competition. Last season, the Scots also won at Saint-Denis (27-23).
“We didn’t take these matches by the right end, specifies Fickou. We were sometimes very undisciplined. It’s a very strong team in many areas, we’re trying to improve. We are preparing to face a formidable team. It’s always very hard once morest Scotland, especially with their public who are fully behind their team, the enthusiasm around the stadium. And then there is the weather. These are things to take into account. The forecasts do not announce any rain. A first good point.
