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Autumn Nations Series

France change four for their series-ending game with Argentina

By Liam Heagney

31 days ago

The France team stands for the national anthems versus New Zealand last Saturday in Paris (Photo by Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Rassie Erasmus has his say on the pressure Warren Gatland is facing

Warren Gatland has received some support from Rassie Erasmus ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

Rassie Erasmus has his say on the pressure Warren Gatland is facing

Warren Gatland has received some support from Rassie Erasmus ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

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.

?? Les Bleus qui affronteront l’ @unionargentina vendredi soir ! ???? #XVdeFrance #NeFaisonsXV #FRAARG pic.twitter.com/rIDVbtEIXJ
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) November 20, 2024

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SpeedUpTheGame 31 days ago

Vamos Los Pumas!

JPM 31 days ago

Buros is injured which explains why Léo Barré is back. Why insisting with Villière which poor defense is costing one try at every game and doesn’t bring any added value in attack ?!! Obviously Penaud and the young talented Attissogbé are injured but Gailleton can play winger.

J Marc 31 days ago

In the last ten minutes, Villiere had been decisive twice in the rucks.

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Barry 1 hour ago

'Springbok Galacticos can't go it alone for trophy-hunting Sharks'

Always has elevated the profile of African rugby?

They didn't do much for the games profile from 1981 - 1992. Not in a positive sense at least.

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Bull Shark 1 hour ago

'Tom has the potential to be better than a British and Irish Lion'

What does “better than a British Lion” mean?

As good as a springbok?

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Hellhound 2 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

On this I agree with you. There were many great teams and many different eras of rugby with very different rule sets. It's actually impossible to declare one team or player as the best ever. However, this is definitely the best SA team SA has ever had. All the accolades speaks for itself.

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Hellhound 2 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

All you can do is hate on SA. Jealousy makes you nasty and it's never a good look. Those who actually knows rugby is all talking about the depth and standards of the SA players. They don't wear blinders like you. The NH had many years to build the depth and players for multiple competition the SA teams didn't. There will be growing pains. Not least travel issues. The NH teams barely have to travel to play an opponent opposed to the SA teams. That is just one issue. There is many more issues, hence the "growing pains". The CC isn't yet a priority and this is what most people have a problem with. Saying SA is disrespecting that competition which isn't true. SA don't have the funds yet to go big and get the players needed for 3 competitions. It all costs a lot of money. It's over using players and get them injured or prioritising what they can deliver with what are available. To qualify for CC, they need to perform well in the URC, so that is where the main priorities is currently. In time that will change with sponsors coming in fast. They are at a distinct disadvantage currently compared to the rest. Be happy about that, because they already are the best international team. You would have hated it if they kept winning the club competitions like the URC and CC every year too. Don't be such a sourmouth loser. See the complete picture and judge accordingly. There is many factors you aren't even aware of at play that you completely ignore just to sound relevant. Instead of being an positive influence and spread the game and help it grow, we have to read nonsense like this from haters. Just grow up and stop hating on the game. Go watch soccer or something that loves people like you.

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Barry 2 hours ago

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Barry 5 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

Exactly. They haven't learnt. Their regions and U20s are also whipping boys which is the bigger concern. Nothing coming through.

They maxed out the credit cards to keep their golden generation of players at home. It's now destroyed the game at every level in Wales.

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Barry 5 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

Nor can the same coach turn it around. That's been proven across the last year. It will be years before they are even competitive again. It's a 5 year + job. No way Gatland will be around for that.

Italy's nadir was around ten years ago and even they were better equipped with their regions, U20s and senior squad and management. Wales have further to fall.

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Barry 5 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

If they're happy at losing 12 on the bounce, get a regional coach who would be as bad but cost about a sixth in salary.

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dw 6 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

I'm no expert but I've never seen nz or even aus as doing much for those nations? Both have benefited from their countries players playing for us! I see most of the top nations looking after themselves and maybe it's a world rugby issue?

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richard davies 6 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

At 600k a year I would think there will be quite a Que. win lose or draw you can blame the small stature of the players and the WRU