France's Six Nations Strategy: Adapting Without Dupont, Alldritt Assumes Captaincy

France head coach Fabien Galthie emphasizes the need for the team to adapt in the absence of star scrum-half Antoine Dupont who is focusing on the Olympics. Maxime Lucu will step into Dupont’s shoes for the Six Nations opener against Ireland with Nolann Le Garrec as cover.  La Rochelle’s Gregory Alldritt takes on the captaincy from Dupont who has been a standout player.

Galthie sees Dupont’s absence as an opportunity for other players to step up and contribute. France makes five changes from their World Cup quarter-final defeat with Yoram Moefana, Paul Gabrillagues and Paul Willemse among those coming into the starting XV. Despite the challenges, France remains confident and focused on victory.

For Ireland, Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy will make their Six Nations debuts while Garry Ringrose is ruled out due to injury. Jack Crowley is selected at fly-half for the match.