France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
France coach Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe after his side’s Six Nations defeat to England with wing Damian Penaud and fly half Matthieu Jalibert omitted for the encounter with Italy. The pair are among those to pay the price for an error-ridden performance at Twickenham that saw France’s hopes of a grand slam go up in smoke.
A record demolition. France rocked up in Rome and roared at everyone “See? We can take our chances”. Finishing with 11 tries ...
Antoine Dupont is already looking ahead to France's likely Six Nations decider with Ireland after running in a record 11 ...
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France team: Damian Penaud brutally axed as ruthless Fabien Galthie backs ‘unjust and dangerous’ Springboks tacticFabien Galthie has swung the selection axe and made drastic changes for the clash against Italy.
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