France ring the changes for Australia clash
Teddy Thomas of France during the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and France at Stadio Olimpico on February 6, 2021 in Rome. (Photo by Roberto Ramaccia / INA Photo Agency / Sipa USA)
France have made seven alterations to the XV to take on Australia in the winner-takes-all encounter, with Antoine Hastoy making his debut at fly-half.
After starting the first two matches Gabin Villiere and Jonathan Danty are out after sustaining injuries, with Teddy Thomas and Pierre-Louis Barassi coming into the XV.
Arthur Vincent shifts to inside centre to accommodate Barassi while Hastoy partners Baptiste Couilloud, who remains at scum-half for his third game of the tour.
Reward for Romain Taofifenua
Up front, there are also changes as Dylan Cretin starts at flanker, replacing Ibrahim Diallo, who is dropped from the squad completely.
At lock, Romain Taofifenua is rewarded for his impact off the bench on Tuesday and partners Cyril Cazeaux in the second-row.
Enzo Forletta and Tapu Falatea also come into the side, this time for Jean-Baptiste Gros and Wilfrid Hounkpatin respectively.
On the bench, Quentin Walcker is back among the replacements after missing the second Test, while there could be debuts for talented back-rower Alexander Becognee and centre Julien Heriteau.
France: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Pierre-Louis Barassi, 12 Arthur Vincent, 11 Teddy Thomas, 10 Antoine Hastoy, 9 Baptiste Couilloud, 8 Anthony Jelonch (c), 7 Cameron Woki, 6 Dylan Cretin, 5 Romain Taofifenua , 4 Cyril Cazeaux, 3 Tapu Falatea, 2 Gaetan Barlot, 1 Enzo Forletta
Replacements: 16 Anthony Etrillard, 17 Quentin Walcker, 18 Demba Bamba, 19 Pierre-Henri Azagoh, 20 Alexandre Becognee, 21 Teddy Iribaren, 22 Anthony Bouthier, 23 Julien Heriteau
Date: Saturday, July 17
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 20:00 local (11:00 BST, 10:00 GMT)
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)