What do we follow? The rugby match between France and Wales, the Blues’ fourth match in the 2021 Six Nations Tournament, fifth for the Leek XV who, in case of victory, can achieve the grand slam. After their defeat against the English at Twickenham on Saturday March 13, the French can still win the tournament, provided they win tonight and win their last match, against Scotland, Friday March 26, with at least one point offensive bonus and without letting the Welsh take the defensive bonus.
At what time ? 21 hours
Where is it happening ? At the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis.
On which channel ? France 2.
Who live? Maxime Lemaitre and Nicolas Lepeltier, on the wings in the Austerlitz cauldron, with, at the Stade de France, Clément Martel.
Composition of the teams:
Wales: Williams – Rees-Zammit, North, J. Davies, Adams – (o) Biggar, (m) G. Davies – Tipuric, Faletau, Navidi – AW Jones, Beard – Francis, Owens, W. Jones.
Alternates: Dee, Smith, Brown, Hill, Botham, T. Williams, Sheedy, Halaholo.
Coach: New Zealander Wayne Pivac.
France: Dulin – Penaud, Vakatawa, Fickou, Thomas – (o) Jalibert, (m) Dupont – Ollivon, Alldritt, Cretin – Willemse, Taofifenua – Haouas, Marchand, Baille.
Replacements: Chat, Gros, Atonio, Rebbadj, Jelonch, Serin, Ntamack, Vincent.
Coach: Fabien Galthié.
Who arbitrates? Englishman Luke Pearce… born in Wales, but also known to speak impeccable French
What we will not talk about: confinement, no need to add more, nor Emmanuel Macron, accused on all sides of having “Lost his bet” (subscribers).
A little reading, in the meantime:
Gaël Fickou, leader by example of the XV of France
The Blues fail to take the English fortress
Cleared for any discrepancies, the Blues will institute “a real bubble”
Covid-19: the exit of the XV of France, Galthié targets criticism
Victorious in Ireland, the Blues confirm their progress
Blue hinge no longer squeaks
