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Autumn Nations Series

Four changes for France as Galthie names team to host All Blacks

By Liam Heagney

9 hours ago

France huddle during last Saturday's win over Japan in Paris (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

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.

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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.

?? Prêts pour ????????? les @AllBlacks samedi soir ! ????#XVdeFrance #NeFaisonsXV #FRANZL pic.twitter.com/T0SNoZnef4
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) November 14, 2024

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3 Comments

Bull Shark 1 hr ago

6/2 makes sense.

je 5 hours ago

Not a convincing XV in any way, fingers crossed...

Longshanks 5 hours ago

Why isn't the whole squad named in this article?

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