A deeper look into the French team.

With France announcing their squad to play Ireland in the opening match of the 6 Nations, we take a look at some stats regarding the French team.

Team to face Ireland. (Caps/Club)

15. Thomas Ramos (26), Stade Toulousain

14. Damian Penaud (43), Union Bordeaux Bègles

13. Gael Fickou (80), Racing 92

12. Jonathan Danty (22), Stade Rochelais

11. Yoram Moefana (18), Union Bordeaux Bègles

10.  Matthieu Jalibert (25), Union Bordeaux Bègles

9. Maxime Lucu (15), Union Bordeaux Bègles

1. Cyril Baille (44), Stade Toulousain

2. Peato Mauvaka (23), Stade Toulousain

3. Uini Atonio  (52), Stade Rochelais

4. Paul Gabrillagues (16), Stade Francais

5. Paul Willemse (31), Montpellier

6. Francois Cros (21), Stade Toulousain

7. Charles Ollivon (35), RC Toulon

8. Gregory Alldritt (captain)   (41), Stade Rochelais

Replacements:

16. Julien Marchand (30), Stade Toulousain

17. Reda Wardi (9), Stade Rochelais

18. Dorian Aldegheri (10 caps), Stade Toulousain

19. Cameron Woki (21), Racing 92

20. Romain Taofifenua (43), LOU Rugby

21. Paul Boudehent (2), Stade Rochelais

22. Nolann Le Garrec (Debut), Racing 92

23. Louis Bielle-Biarrey (3), Union Bordeaux Bègles

Breakdown of clubs in the French team to play Ireland

Toulouse- 6

Bordeaux-5

La Rochelle-5

Racing 92-3

Montpellier-1

Lou-1

Toulon-1

Stade Francais-1

6 Nations History

2023- 2nd

2022- 1st

2021- 2nd

2023 France team Six Nations stats

-Played 5 matches

-Scored 21 Tries

-88% lineout success

-90% scrum success

-Made 820 tackles, missed 101.

2023 France player Six Nations stats

Top points scorer-Thomas Ramos (84)

Mos tries scored- Damian Penaud (5)

Most try assists- Antoine Dupont (4)