Five days after its resounding success against New Zealand (27-13) in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup, the French team will start as heavy favorites this Thursday, September 14 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq against Uruguay. The match kicks off at 15 p.m. (Saint Martin time).
Revolution confirmed. After the volcanic clash against New Zealand, the XV of France will face Uruguay with a largely overhauled team. Fabien Galthié makes twelve changes compared to the winners of the All Blacks.
Only Cameron Woki, Yoram Moefana and Gabin Villière will continue against Uruguay. For the rest, the Blues coach has carried out a major sweep to regenerate his executives.
For its part, Uruguay will enter its fifth World Cup. This meeting against the XV of France will be a first. But several Teros players play in France. The Blues know what to expect from these South American players…
The starting XV: 15. Jaminet; 14. Bielle-Biarrey, 13. Vincent, 12. Moefana, 11. Villière; 10. Hastoy, 9. Lucu; 7. Macalou, 8. Jelonch (cape), 6. Boudehent; 5. Taofifenua, 4. Woki; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Bourgarit, 1. Gros.
Replacements: 16. Mauvaka, 17. Wardi, 18. Falatea, 19. Chalureau, 20. Flament, 21. Cros, 22. Couilloud, 23. Ramos._AF
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