US EditionFrance recall Jalibert for Scotland clash
France recalled fly-half Matthieu Jalibert after ankle injury to strengthen their backline seeking a bonus-point win that would secure the Six Nations title, leading the table with 15 points.
- On March 5, France recalled Matthieu Jalibert to the starting XV for Saturday's Murrayfield match, naming the same side that beat Ireland in their Six Nations opener.
- France head coach Fabien Galthie said injuries forced changes to his pack, with Fabien Brau-Boirie out due to a dislocated finger, Mickael Guillard and Charles Ollivon recalled, and Thibaud Flament's calf problem managed during the week alongside replacement Emmanuel Meafou.
- The France match-day 23 lists Thomas Ramos at 15 and Antoine Dupont as captain, with a bench including Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou to manage the physical contest.
- France lead the table on 15 points while Scotland sit on 11, and a Scotland victory would move them above France and keep their title hopes alive for the final weekend; kick-off is 2.10pm, broadcast live on BBC One.
- Amid a row over Murrayfield facilities, Fabien Galthie criticised the away dressing room as the smallest and said players must change in corridors, while Gregor Townsend blamed France's large backroom staff.
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France has named a strong lineup for their upcoming Six Nations clash against Scotland, with the notable recall of fly-half Matthieu Jalibert. The move, confirmed by the French Rugby Federation and reported by Reuters, signals a strategic boost for Les Bleus as they prepare to face their traditional rivals on home soil. Jalibert’s return is [...]
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