XV de France's starting XV against Japan: Roumat at number 8, new front row trio
Key Points
- Alexandre Roumat will start in the starting XV in the number 8 position for the Japan match.
- Gazzotti will play in the number 7 position, replacing the injured Jégou.
- No changes were made to the team's backline (three-quarter line).
- A new front row trio will take the field for the France National Team in the match.
The France National Rugby Team (XV de France) has announced its squad for the match against Japan. Following the hints from Wednesday's training, it was confirmed that Alexandre Roumat, who replaced the injured Jégou in the squad, will play at number 8 (third-row forward).
With Roumat's inclusion in the squad, Gazzotti was moved to the number 7 position. However, the team's three-quarter line (backline) remained the same as in the previous match, with no changes made.
The team will also take the field with a new front row (first row) for the Japan match. The squad changes were shaped by the coaching staff according to the match strategy.
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- Who will play at number 8 in France's match against Japan?
- For the France national team, Alexandre Roumat will wear the number 8 jersey, as chosen by the coaching staff.
- Why did Gazzotti's position change?
- The player was moved to the number 7 position as a result of taking the spot just in front of Roumat, who entered the squad.
- What is the reason for Jégou's removal from the squad?
- Jégou could not be included in the squad for the match against Japan due to injury (forfait).
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