Jalibert Withdraws; Ramos Starts at Fly-Half for France vs. Italy
France’s rugby team has undergone a strategic change ahead of their upcoming match against Italy, scheduled for Sunday. Matthieu Jalibert will be absent due to a right calf injury, impacted during a recent training session. This unexpected withdrawal has prompted a lineup adjustment, bringing Thomas Ramos to the fly-half position.
Key Changes in the France vs. Italy Lineup
Jalibert’s injury means that Ramos, who was originally set to play as full-back, will now play alongside scrum-half Antoine Dupont. Additionally, Gaël Dréan will debut for France, replacing the sidelined Théo Attissogbe at wing, who will now take the number 15 jersey.
France’s Starting XV Against Italy
- 15. Théo Attissogbe
- 14. Gaël Dréan
- 13. Gailleton
- 12. Brau-Boirie
- 11. Bielle-Biarrey
- 10. Thomas Ramos
- 9. Antoine Dupont (c)
- 8. Jelonch
- 7. Jegou
- 6. Cros
- 5. Meafou
- 4. Flament
- 3. Aldegheri
- 2. Marchand
- 1. Gros
Bench Remains Unchanged
The bench players for the match against Italy will remain the same, consisting of:
- 16. Mauvaka
- 17. Neti
- 18. Colombe
- 19. Ollivon
- 20. Guillard
- 21. Nouchi
- 22. Serin
- 23. Barassi
The match kicks off at 16:10 and will mark an important moment for Dréan as he earns his first cap. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these adjustments will impact the team’s performance against Italy.
