If the stands of the Stade de France are far from full, tonight, for the match between the XV of France and Fiji, last game of the tour of November, we advise you to turn on your TV from 9 pm Here's why.
For the first steps of Demba Bamba in blue jersey
World champion with -20 years, the young pillar of Brive entered the big leagues, called by Jacques Brunel for this tour of November. "He came in an environment he did not know, at a level he did not know, he worked with players who evolve at the highest level, said Brunel. pretending to join the team, and today (Saturday) he may be able to know his first selection " . On the bench against Fiji, the 20-year-old should get his first cloak after just five years of rugby. Impressive.
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To prepare for the World Cup in Japan
If no player confesses for the moment think about the World Cup, so close and so far, it is clear that the selections "start to count" as explained by the winger of the Blues Yoann Huget. By choosing continuity rather than running his group for this last game in November, coach Jacques Brunel sent a clear message: this group needs to find automatisms, and therefore play together. From there to say that a good part of this team will fly to Japan there is only one step ...
For this Fijian team
Every amateur of rugby tricolor knows a Fijian player, and for good reason: Semi Radradra in Bordeaux-Bègles, Leone Nakarawa in Racing 92, Josua Tuisova in Toulon ... The "French" holders in this Fijian team are numerous. If these players make every weekend the happiness of the spectators, others, less known, were illustrated on the first two matches of Fiji. Opener Alivereti Veitokani (26) made a strong impression in the win against Uruguay. Just like his compatriot Eroni Sau, well known to the public of Perpignan. The winger, nicknamed the club (the sledgehammer) could also give a hard time to the Blues, who will be wary of the "monstrous individualities" of this team.
For the show
If the Blues want to control the tempo of the meeting and avoid embarking on a crazy and messy game that could benefit the Fijians, there is a good chance that we will see tests tonight. The Fijians, who like to live the ball, can sometimes be penalized because of hand-offs, which could benefit the Blues. At the last meeting between the two teams, the Blues had scored 5 tries (win 40-15). Against Uruguay, the Fijians scored 10 tries. Faced Scotland, they cashed 8. The Blues have the opportunity to sign a good victory, and win back their audience with a full match.