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Fickou and Slimani Headline France A’s Probable XV for England A Clash at Twickenham

Debutant Maël Moustin highlights a mix of youth and experience as final selections for the New Zealand tour loom.

Gaël Fickou face à Théo Attissogbe ce mardi à Marcoussis

Overview

  • Fabien Galthié’s France A squad will face England A at Twickenham on Saturday in a non-cap friendly ahead of their July tour of New Zealand.
  • The probable starting XV features Gaël Fickou at centre wearing the captain’s armband and Rabah Slimani anchoring the front row.
  • Nolann Le Garrec and Antoine Hastoy are set to form the half-back pairing after impressing in high-intensity training sessions at Marcoussis.
  • Winger Maël Moustin is poised to make his France A debut, becoming only the second Martiniquais to don the blue jersey.
  • The final 23-man squad will be confirmed on Thursday, with additional players to join from Top 14 semi-finalists and finalists for the summer tour.