France: Jonathan Danty only change to side ahead of Six Nations clash with Scotland

Adam Kyriacou 24 Feb 2022 11:29 AM

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made one change to his squad that will face Scotland in their Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.

With injury ruling out the in-form Gabin Villiere, there is a positional switch for Yoram Moefana as he moves out to the wing for the Round Three match.

That leads to Jonathan Danty coming into the number 12 jersey this week as France look to exact revenge over Scotland for last year’s shock defeat in Paris.

On course for a Grand Slam

France are currently chasing their first Championship since 2010 and are on course for a Grand Slam after beating Italy and Ireland in the opening rounds.

Led by scrum-half Antoine Dupont who has Romain Ntamack outside, the backline once again includes Gael Fickou, Damian Penaud and Melvyn Jaminet.

In the pack remains a front-row of props Cyril Baille and Uini Atonio either side of hooker Julien Marchand while Cameron Woki and Paul Willemse are the locks.

Completing the starting team is Anthony Jelonch, Francois Cros and Gregory Alldritt, as France look to continue their march towards Six Nations silverware.

France: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Yoram Moefana, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (c), 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Francois Cros, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 5 Paul Willemse, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille
Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Jean-Baptiste Gros, 18 Demba Bamba, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Thibaud Flament, 21 Dylan Cretin, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Thomas Ramos

Date: Saturday, February 26
Venue: Murrayfield
Kick-off: 14:15 GMT
Referee: Karl Dickson (England)
Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (England), Chris Busby (Ireland)
TMO: Tom Foley (England)

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