France and Scotland proceed their preparations for the Rugby World Cup with one other warm-up conflict.
Scotland overcame Zander Fagerson’s sending off to fightback and pip their guests at Murrayfield final week, with France squandering an 18-point halftime lead.
But the World Cup hosts are again nearer to full energy for this one in Saint-Etienne as they struggle to work into rhythm forward of their residence match.
Gregor Townsend is boosted by the supply of normal skipper Jamie Ritchie as his aspect look to make it three wins from three warm-up video games after a gap win over Italy a fortnight in the past.
Here’s all the pieces you want to know.
When is France vs Scotland?
France vs Scotland is due to kick off at 8.05pm BST on Saturday 12 August at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne.
How can I watch it?
Viewers within the United Kingdom shall be ready to watch the Summer Nations Series conflict live on Amazon Prime Video, with protection on the streaming platform from 7.45pm BST.
Team information
Fabien Galthie’s French aspect look a lot stronger this week than final. Antoine Dupont returns to captain France from scrum-half, with the seemingly beginning World Cup backline getting an opportunity to play collectively. Dorian Aldegheri begins forward of Uini Atonio at tighthead whereas with all of Romain Taofifenua, Paul Willemse, Francois Cros and Anthony Jelonch having been coping with accidents of various severity, there are beginning shirts for Thibaud Flament and Pierre Boudehent at 5 and 6 respectively. Young again Louis Bielle-Biarrey, simply 20, ought to get one other probability to impress off the bench.
With Zander Fagerson suspended, WP Nel begins at tighthead for Scotland, whereas Jamie Ritchie returns and takes ovoer the captaincy on the blindside. There is best information than feared about scrum-half Ben White, with the harm he suffered final week thought not to rule him out of World Cup rivalry. White will miss this sport, although; Ali Price combines with Finn Russell within the halves.
Both coaches have gone for a six forwards and two backs cut up on the bench.
Line-ups
France XV: Cyril Baille, Julien Marchand, Dorian Aldegheri; Cameron Woki, Thibaud Flament; Pierre Boudehent, Charles Ollivon, Gregory Alldritt; Antoine Dupont (capt.), Romain Ntamack; Gabin Villiere, Jonathan Danty, Gael Fickou, Damian Penaud; Thomas Ramos.
Replacements: Pierre Bourgarit, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Uini Atonio, Florian Verhaeghe, Bastien Chalureau, Sekou Macalou; Maxime Lucu, Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Scotland XV: Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, WP Nel; Richie Gray, Grant Gilchrist; Jamie Ritchie (capt.), Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey; Ali Price, Finn Russell; Duhan van der Merwe, Sione Tuipulotu, Huw Jones, Kyle Steyn; Blair Kinghorn.
Replacements: Stuart McInally, Rory Sutherland, Javan Sebastian, Scott Cummings, Sam Skinner, Josh Baylissl George Horne, Ollie Smith.
Odds
France win 1/8
Draw 50/1
Scotland win 8/1
Prediction
France by 13 factors
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