French Rugby Team Reveals Lineup Featuring Five Debutants for Match Against England A
The French rugby team has announced its lineup for their match against England A, featuring five debutants and Gaël Fickou as captain.
Key Points
- • Gaël Fickou, with 94 caps, will captain the French team against England A.
- • Five debutants are included in the lineup for this unofficial match.
- • Théo Attissogbe replaces injured Léo Barré; Nolann Le Garrec is scrum-half.
- • The match coincides with the Top 14 semi-finals, so it won't count towards official caps.
The French national rugby team has officially announced its lineup for the upcoming match against England A at Twickenham, scheduled for Saturday. The match, while unofficial and not contributing to players' official caps due to the concurrent Top 14 semi-finals, will showcase a fresh squad. Experienced center Gaël Fickou, with 94 caps, is named as captain for this encounter.
A noteworthy aspect of the lineup is the inclusion of five debutants. Among them are Maël Moustin, Tyler Duguid, and Baptiste Erdocio from Montpellier, reflecting a focus on youth. Théo Attissogbe is stepping in for injured player Léo Barré, whose fitness for the summer tour to New Zealand remains uncertain. Nolann Le Garrec will serve as scrum-half alongside fly-half Antoine Hastoy, while the forward pack sees Mickaël Guillard play at number 8, complemented by Killian Tixeront and Alexandre Fischer.
In response, the English team is also fielding a youthful lineup, missing key stars like captain Maro Itoje and scrum-half Alex Mitchell, who are participating in the British and Irish Lions tour. Co-captains Jamie George and George Ford will lead the English side, which has welcomed newcomers Joe Carpenter, Seb Atkinson, and Guy Pepper.