In the wake of the match against Scotland on 21 February, France’s XV staff made changes to the group of 31 players called in on Sunday in Marcus.
Fabian Galthi does not intend to rest on his laurels. White XV of France Having won their first two matches in the 2021 6 Nations tournament, the French staff decided to make changes to the group of 31 players who would be preparing for the match against Scotland. Actually, while the players present during the win Ireland Benefit in a few days of relaxing with family, French Federation of Rugby This Wednesday a group of 31 players communicated, who will face Scotland on 21 February at the Lawn of Stade de France. If the spine that started the competition remains present, Fabienne Galthi has decided to make three changes to the group held this Sunday at the National Rugby Center in Marcus. If the coach of France’s XV decides to keep the back rows unchanged, the changes focus on the front five.
🏴 Here is the list of 31 players called from 21 February to prepare for the match against Scotland.
H. Kollingar, b. Pesenti and D. Eldageri was released, while J.B. Grose, s. Ribdj and D. Bamba was chosen to join the group.#NeFaisonsXV #XVdeFrance
– France Rugby (@FranceRugby) 17 February, 2021
Gros, Rebudj and Bumba back
Recovering from his injuries, Lyon Demba Bamba’s versatile column is back in blue as Toulon is the left column of Jean-Baptiste Gros, who was present against Italy but had to leave for a trip to Ireland. In the second line, Toelonis self is recovered from the Rebudge dental abscess which deprives him of the start of the tournament and finds the group. Options coming from the staff of France’s XV that push three players to the exit. Entering late in the match during the victory in Ireland, left column Hassan Kollinar left the group as did right column Dorian Aldegeri and second row Baptist Pacenti. These three players are “released and made available to their club” for the next top 14 deadline. Changes that focus on the front lines but, with the upcoming returns of Romain Ntamack and Virami Wakatawa, the situation may change concerning the back lines against England and Wales pair.