Cédric Chasseur // Photo credits: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP
Fabien Galthié will unveil his starting lineup this Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to face Namibia on Thursday evening in Marseille. Twelve changes are to be expected compared to the last meeting against Uruguay (27-12), the coach of the XV of France and his staff have decided to put the executives back on the field
After having rotated, without much success, last week against Uruguay (27-12 victory), Fabien Galthié and his staff decided to put the executives back on the field against Namibia. Twelve changes are expected in the starting XV to face Namibia. Injured in the calf against Scotland during the second preparation match, Cyril Baille should play his first World Cup match this Thursday, as left prop. Same thing for Jonathan Danty, visibly free of his hamstring injury, and who could start in the center alongside Gaël Fickou.
Jelonch should start
Captain against Uruguay for his return to the field, six months after his left knee operation (ruptured cruciate ligaments), third row Anthony Jelonch should play a second consecutive match, just like Louis Bielle-Biarrey, positioned this time on the left wing in place of Gabin Villière.
The probable composition of the French XV against Namibia:
First line
1 – Cyril Baille
2 – Peato Mauvaka
3 – Uini Atonio
Second line
4 – Cameron Woki
5 – Thibaud Flament
Third line
6 – Anthony Jelonch
7 – Charles Ollivon
8 – Gregory Alldritt
Scrum half
9 – Antoine Dupont (cap)
Flying half
10 – Matthieu Jalibert
Three-quarter center
12 – Jonathan Danty
13 – Gaël Fickou
Wingers
11 – Louis Bielle-Biarrey
14 – Damien Penaud
Back
15 – Thomas Ramos