XV of France: With Emmanuel Meafou to prepare Wales

Originally from Australia, he chose to represent France. But he does not yet have his passport, a mandatory sesame to hope to live his first selection. He must also have five years of presence on French territory according to World Rugby eligibility rules. Which is not yet the case, even if his advice is trying to find a solution by the World Cup. This summons is a way for the staff of Blues to show Meafou that he is counting on him.

First convocation for the bayonnais Baptiste Heguy

Another novelty with the first convocation of Baptiste Heguy, the third line of Bayonne (24 years old), who is having a successful season with the promoted. Finally, note the presence of the pillar Uini Atonio, who could find a place in the starting fifteen following his suspension.

The list of the 14 selected: Uini Atonio (Stade Rochelais), Paul Boudehent (Stade Rochelais), Baptiste Heguy (Bayonne), Thomas Lavault (Stade Rochelais), Emmanuel Meafou (Stade Toulousain), Yoann Tanga (Stade Rochelais), Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer (UBB), Sacha Zegueur (Pau), Pierre-Louis Barassi (Stade Toulousain), Léo Berdeu (Lyon), Anthony Bourthier (Montpellier), Thomas Darmon (Montpellier), Antoine Hastoy (Stade Rochelais), Matthis Lebel (Stade Toulousain), Enzo Reybier (Oyonnax ).