Six Nations Tournament: France aims to bolster their pack against Italy.

Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou are stepping into the second row to face Italy on Sunday at 4:10 PM. Coach Fabien Galthié is opting for a powerful approach against a solid Italian scrum. The Blues, still under the gray skies in Marcoussis, are preparing for a crucial physical battle in Lille. Training in damp conditions, the two Toulousains are standing out during sessions, replacing Charles Ollivon and Mickaël Guillard in the pack. Flament, who missed the match against Ireland, is returning to his usual position, while Meafou, standing at 2.03 m and weighing 145 kg, brings essential density. The Italians, impressive in the scrum, pose a real challenge. Laurent Sempéré, co-coach, emphasizes the importance of this aspect of the game. A decisive battle is ahead for the Blues in this Six Nations Tournament.