Six Nations Tournament: Flament and Meafou, strategic selections to face Italy

Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou are settling into the second row for the match against Italy, Sunday at 4:10 PM. Charles Ollivon and Mickaël Guillard will take a seat on the bench. During Thursday's training in Marcoussis, adjustments are taking shape after the victory against Wales (12-54). Flament, who was a substitute in Cardiff, and Meafou, who started on the bench for the first two matches, are reclaiming their starting spots. No other changes are expected among the starters, but adjustments are anticipated on the bench. Peato Mauvaka is returning as the substitute hooker, while Georges-Henri Colombe is set to replace Régis Montagne. Pierre-Louis Barassi is covering the center position, pushing Noah Nene off the match sheet. The starting team will be confirmed on Friday by Fabien Galthié.