The tricolors, deprived of their best elements, fell with the honors, this Saturday in Dunedin, against the New Zealand (27-31). Discover the notes awarded by our rugby specialists.
Beria (5,5) : The pillar of Perpignan of Georgian origin honored his first cape in Dunedin with the Blues. If he participated in the good resistance of the tricolor melee in Dunedin, he was rather discreet in the game but very solid in defense (9 tackles). Replaced by Mallez (48e).
Barlot (6) : Preferred to Pierre Bourgarit for the first of the three Test-Maches, the former hooker of Castres, who will join the UBB, competed with the All Blacks and imposed his physical density. Big activity in defense (16 tackles) and in combat areas. Replaced by Muddy (56e).
Slimani (3): For his return to team for the first since the 2019 World Cup, the veteran pillar brought its solidity to a closed melee. But, at 35, the Leinster player suffered from the pace imposed by the Kiwis. Taken several times flush with groupings (8 tackles but 3 failed), seemed lost at times on the ground. Replaced by Montagne (48e).
Auradou (4,5) : The second-line …
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