Six Nations Tournament 2025: England - France, discover the line-up of the French national team

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 7, 2025 at 03:08 p.m.
What line-up has Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthié chosen for the French national team's second match in the Six Nations Tournament? Discover the players who will take the field on February 8, 2025.

It's match time! The French take on England in a bid to keep up the momentum of their Six Nations Tournament, following on from their success against Wales. Heading to London and Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, February 8, 2025, they'll be aiming for another Grand Slam if they win! A match to watch in front of our TV sets on France 2 from 5.45pm!

In mid-January, the French coaching staff unveiled Fabien Galthié's list of 42 XV de France players for this year's tournament, including the return ofAntoine Dupont. Alexandre Roumat makes his return, in the absence of Thibaud Flament, who is out with a muscle injury, and Léo Barré, who is under concussion protocol. A newcomer to the team is Clément Vergé.

For this match, Damian Penaud makes his comeback after almost a year's absence from Les Bleus, replaced by Théo Attissogbe against Wales, while Matthieu Jalibert replaces Romain Ntamack following his red card, which kept him off the pitch for three weeks.

France's line-up

  • Gros, Mauvaka, Atonio - Roumat, Meafou - Cros, Boudehent, Alldritt - Dupont (cap.), Jalibert - Moefana, Barassi, Bielle-Biarrey, Penaud - Ramos.
  • Substitutes : Marchand, Baille, Colombe, Auradou, Guillard, Jégou, Le Garrec, Gailleton.

As for us, we'll be in front of our screens, ready to support Les Bleus! For a more festive atmosphere, why not watch the match in a sports bar?

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