Thursday, August 20, 2015

Rugby. France-England captain Pape, Michalak opening – Le Parisien

Olivier François | 20 August 2015, 11:48 | Updated: August 20, 2015, 11:59

A week after the defeat at Twickenham (19-14), revenge Saturday at 9:00 p.m. at the Stade de France will serve as a dress rehearsal.

The Blues, like the English align indeed what will approach as their type team within a month of the start of the World Cup (September 18 to October 31). In the XV of France unveiled Thursday morning, Pascal Pape will take the captain’s armband in the absence of Thierry Dusautoir, still suffering from a knee. Tillous-Borde and Michalak, both Toulon, will form the hinge and Fofana and Bastareaud will be involved in the center.

“Everyone has to prove it has its place, says coach Philippe Saint-André. It will be even more intense at Twickenham. “The next day, Sunday, St. Andrew announce its list of the 31 selected for the World Cup from the group of 36 which is preparing since July 6. Both say it would be better, individually and collectively, do not miss about

XV of France. Spedding – Huget Bastareaud, Fofana, Nakaitaci – (o) Michalak, (m) Tillous-Borde – Le Roux, Picamoles, Chouly – Maestri, Pape (cap.) – Slimani, Guirado, Ben Arous. Replacements: Kayser, Debaty, Atonio, Flanquart, Nyanga, Kockott, Tales, Fickou

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