The Blues are preparing to face Italy on Sunday (4 p.m.) as part of the third day of the VI Nations Tournament. Several changes were made by Fabien Galthié and his staff in the starting XV, such as the tenure of young Posolo Tuilagi or the arrival of Esteban Abadie on the bench.
The composition of the French XV against Italy: Ramos - Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Bielle-Biarrey - (o) Jalibert, (m) Lucu - Ollivon (cap.), Cros, Boudehent, Woki - Atonio, Mauvaka, Yawn.