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June 2018, last summer tour of XV of France in the southern hemisphere: two children of Sarcelles (Val d’Oise) have the honor of facing the legendary All Blacks on their soil. The lucky ones are then called Rabah Slimani (right pillar) and Judicaël Cancoriet (flanker).
Three years later, Rescue Macalou and Ibrahim Diallo |, also trained inAASS, have in turn crossed the world. On the menu ? A summons in Blue for a triple confrontation against the formidable Wallabies, and a first summer tour which sounds obvious.
A record season
Third-line versatile, Sekou Macalou is to be credited with a capital season: he records nine achievements, signing his most prolific season since his discovery of the elite (2015-2016). During the barrage sharply lost in the face of Racingmen (21-38), the native of Sarcelles floats and exceeds the mythical bar of 100 appearances with the pink soldiers.
In the wake of his baptism of fire in Champions Cup, flanker Ibrahim Diallo meanwhile charges 17 starts in the league: his personal best in three seasons of Top 14. Consistent in excellence, ” Ibou »Scored two tries and logically found himself starting on the flank of the third row for the semi-final against La Rochelle (defeat 6 to 19).
Popular profiles in Blue
A true athlete, the Stadiste is one of the fastest players in the championship in addition to reigning supreme in the air. Defensively? It excels at scratching balloons: a wide palette that appeals to Fabien Galthie, chief coach of the XV of France.
Tireless on the meadow, the Racingman is none other than the best tackle of his team. Strong defensively, he proves to be available and sharp in the attacks of the Sky and White: we remember his decisive dive in the in-goal Pau (35-29), after an overpowering tumble.
Macalou, the ghost and Diallo, the neophyte
Within a group largely rejuvenated for the occasion, Macalou is an experienced player (3 selections) while Diallo, 2018 world champion with the U20, is among the 22 rookies who should celebrate their first cape (s) on Australian soil.
A land that the XV of France has not managed to tame since 1990 and a success of the troops of Serge White (28-19) in Sydney… place which was initially planned to host the first test match July 7, which will eventually be relocated to Brisbane.
Johan Cailleux
TV shows:
Wednesday July 7 2021 : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (en direct sur Canal +, 12h)
Tuesday July 13 : AAMI Park, Melbourne (live on Canal +, 12pm)
Saturday July 17th : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (en direct sur Canal +, 12h)
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