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Galthie gambles on Matiu for England clash
Bangkok Post
|March 14, 2026
Scots change three in do-or-die Irish trip
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PARIS: France coach Fabien Galthie has handed a first cap to Temo Matiu and shifted Charles Ollivon to No.8 as he reshreshuffled his side for today’s Six Nations decider against England.
They top the standings level on 16 points with second-placed Scotland, who beat Les Bleus 50-40 last weekend, but the French have a significant points difference advantage of 58.
That means Scotland realistically need to better France's points haul against England to lift their first Six Nations title in 27 years. If France get a bonus-point win over the English, that will likely rule Scotland out of the running.
Galthie confirmed that Anthony Jelonch, following a concussion last weekend, will miss the Stade de France showdown, while Oscar Jegou is suspended, forcing changes.
Francois Cros starts on the flank alongside Matiu, with Ollivon moving to the base of the scrum.
This story is from the March 14, 2026 edition of Bangkok Post.
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