Six Nations: France change two for Irish Test

February 10, 2022
2023
Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to face Ireland on Saturday at the Stade de France (KO: 16:45 UK).

Francois Cros has replaced Dylan Cretin in the starting XV, the latter dropping to the bench in 6-2 split.

With Jonathan Danty ruled out of the clash through injury, Yoram Moefana has been promoted to the starting lineup with Thibaud Flament drafted into the matchday 23.

There are no further changes in the starting XV from the side that beat Italy with both the front row and second remaining unchanged (1-5): Cyril Baille, Julien Marchand, Uini Atonio, Cameron Woki, Paul Willemse.

As mentioned before, Cros slots into the back row alongside try scorer Anthony Jelonch with Gregory Alldritt continuing at no.8.

Antoine Dupont captains the side from scrumhalf with Romain Ntamack at flyhalf.

Hattrick hero last week, Gabin Villiere, starts on the left wing with Damian Penaud on the right and Melvyn Jaminet at fullback.

Yoram Moefana links up with Gael Fickou in the centres.

Peato Mauvak, Jean Baptiste Gros, and Demba Bamba cover the front row on the bench with Romain Taofifenua, Flament, and Cretin the further forward options.

Maxime Lucu and Thomas Ramos cover the backline.