France drop Penaud and Jalibert

Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert have been axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations.
France drop Penaud and Jalibert for Italy match
Stadio Olimpico Date: Sunday, 23 February Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch live on ITV1; watch highlights on BBC Two from 1800 GMT.France team newsHead coach Fabien Galthie has made sweeping changes to his 23-man squad following his side's 26-25 defeat by England last time out.
Galthie swings the axe on Penaud and Jalibert as French look to get back on track in Rome
Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert were axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations, paying the price for poor performances against England.The decision by coach Fabien Galthié on Friday came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at Twickenham two weeks ago.
Ill Jalibert out of France's Six Nations team for Italy
Matthieu Jalibert, who started France's last Six Nations game against England, will miss this weekend's third round match in Rome, the French Rugby Federation announced on Wednesday, adding that he
France rugby boss Galthié jettisons stars for Six Nations clash in Italy
France head coach Fabien Galthié swung the axe on star players Mathieu Jalibert and Damien Penaud as part of his attempt to relaunch his squad's tilt for the 2025 Six Nations title in Italy on Sunday.
France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
France coach Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe after his side’s Six Nations defeat to England with wing Damian ...
Six Nations Italy versus France kick off 15:00 Sun 23 Feb 2025
France have made seven changes to their side as fly-half Matthieu Jalibert and wing Damian Penaud have been dropped with Thomas Ramos moving to number 10. Leo Barre and Theo Attissogbe come into the ...