6 Nations 2024 – Possible formation of French XV against Italy: Posolo Tuilaghi ruled out, first on bench for Esteban Abadi?

Let’s look back briefly. Based on the theory of the present exposition by Fabien Galthy of XV of France. Two years ago, in fact, the Blues could actually count Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamac, Anthony Gellonch, Gregory Alldritt, who are unavailable today, in their starting XV, not forgetting Melvin Jaminet, Gabin Villiers or Paul Willemse. He is one half of the starting XV, which must add to finishers Jean-Baptiste Grosz, Demba Bamba, Romain Taophifenua and Thibaut Flement, who are absent this year due to injuries.

Why this, in his eternal anxiety to favor “collective experience” In a context that is more volatile than ever, Fabian Galthi should certainly not upset his team for this reception of Italy, despite popular pressure… As a result? The only adjustment made this week will be on the third line due to No. 8 Greg Alldritt’s package. Quite a relative change, moreover, as the third line expected against Italy in Lille should indeed be what was completed. Meeting at Murrayfield

With skipper Charles Olivonne, Rochelles Paul Boudehent and Toulouse François Croix at number 8.

Roumat still finished on the second row

surprising? Maybe a little, if we want to remember that Olivonne was trained in the corridors of Bayonne, or that Kroos only started around fifteen of his nearly 150 matches at the pro level with the 8 on his back (the last dating back to the April 29, 2023 Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster). The fact is, in terms of management, it would be cruel for Paul Boudehent to deprive him of his first cap as a starter in the tournament, someone who knew how to win his place in the group by the force of his wrist. World Cup. As it obviously won’t be a gift for “experts” like Young Marco Gazotti Or to start with the responsibility of Alexandre Rumat No.8, knowing that France’s XV lacks the confidence to even dream of walking in Lille’s park. Especially since Roumat really pleased the Blues staff in the second line, the idea of ​​training him there to provide real competition to Cameron Walkie seems more than ever…

First on the bench for Abadi?

Thus, on the theory that the starting trio should indeed be Olivon-Crouse-Baudehant and Roumet on the bench as the second line, the question of finishers remains to be decided. With Romain Taofifenua’s return after his infection returning to competition under Lyon colours, Posolo Tuilagi should logically drop off the match sheet. – Legitimate – The question then concerns the composition of the bench: 5-3 (taking into account the versatility of the roulette) or 6-2, as has been the case since the tournament began? Logic suggests that Fabian Galthi favors the second option and, as such, will hold the ropes as the first-choice hypothesis for Esteban Abadi, the latter – who has been in all the gatherings since the start of the tournament – but also presenting the advantage of being a specialist on the side. Unless the French staff opt for 5-3 at the last moment, frankly, we will see little use given Moifana’s versatility, the integration of a long-range scorer like Melvin Jaminet on the sheet match does not really seem. Necessity against Squadra Azura. As long as you’re stirring a little more than you should…