2018 Autumn Internationals – France vs Argentina Preview
AT A GLANCE
When is France vs Argentina taking place? Saturday 17th November, 20:05
Where is France vs Argentina taking place? Stade Pierre-Mauroy
What is the playing surface? Grass
What is the expected weather at France vs Argentina? Clear, mild
What channel is France vs Argentina on? Premier Sports 1
Where can I stream France vs Argentina? Premier Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Premier Player
Are tickets still available for France vs Argentina? https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/tickets.html
LAST MEETING
France 27-0 Argentina
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
Head Coach: Jacques Brunel
- France will be looking to bounce back from their stoppage time defeat against South Africa last week.
- The Springboks scored in the 85th
minute to snatch a 26-29 victory and break French hearts having thrown away a lead of 23-9.
- Jacques Brunel has named the same group of players for the Argentina game with the exception of Damian Penaud who has picked up an ankle injury.
ARGENTINA
Head Coach: Mario Ledesma
- Argentina conceded 13 unanswered points as they went down to Ireland in their autumn international last week.
- The Pumas were leading 15-17 in the second half but Luke McGrath’s 66th minute try put Argentina two scores behind and they couldn’t respond.
- Argentina will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak here having lost their last two matches in the Rugby Championship as well as they Irish encounter.
THE PREDICTION
Both of these teams blew a lead last week but it will be the French that are hurting more. They were 14 points up against South Africa but allowed the Springboks to snatch a win in stoppage time. Argentina came out second best in a see-saw contest against Ireland that saw the lead change eight times and a fourth consecutive loss could be on the cards here in what should be a close game.
