Who will be among the players at the Rugby World Cup? Fabien Galthié, coach of the French national team, has made some surprising choices. While some names were expected, others caused quite a stir. Discover the full list of players selected for this eagerly-awaited sporting event.
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont, with 48 caps to his name, will lead the team, while players such as Grégory Alldritt, Gaël Fickou, Uini Atonio and Julien Marchand confirm their place in the squad.
Two new faces stand out: Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Paul Boudehent. The latter, despite his young age, impressed during the preparatory match against Scotland. As for Louis Bielle-Biarrey, after a number of successful starts this summer, he has earned his place.
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Other talented players such as Émilien Gailleton, Ethan Dumortier and Brice Dulin will unfortunately be absent from this world championship. We wish them all the best for a speedy recovery and future success.
The French national team kicks off the competition on September 8 with a highly anticipated match against the All Blacks. But before that, they will face Australia in a final friendly on August 27.
It goes without saying that this Rugby World Cup will be an opportunity to see some of the world's best players in action. We wish all these players a successful tournament and look forward to some unforgettable moments. So, are you ready to support the XV de France?
