Skip to content

Rugby: France makes ten changes for second Test against All Blacks

# Rugby: France coach Fabien Galthie announced a major reshuffle for the second Test against New Zealand, with 10 changes to his starting side after the 31-27 defeat in Dunedin. Ten-cap hooker Gaetan Barlot was retained and named captain. Four of the five who played in the Top 14 final on 29 June are starting along with Leo Barre, who arrived late in New Zealand due to a thigh injury. Barlot will lead an inexperienced team with an average of only four caps each among the starters.