France drop Penaud and Jalibert

Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert were axed from France's team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations, paying the price for poor performances against England. The decision by coach Fabien Galthié on Friday came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at Twickenham two weeks ago.
France drop Penaud and Jalibert for Italy match
Stadio Olimpico Date: Sunday, 23 February Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch live on ITV1; watch highlights on BBC Two from 1800 GMT.France team newsHead coach Fabien Galthie has made sweeping changes to his 23-man squad following his side's 26-25 defeat by England last time out.
France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
France coach Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe after his side’s Six Nations defeat to England with wing Damian Penaud and fly half Matthieu Jalibert omitted for the encounter with Italy. The pair are among those to pay the price for an error-ridden performance at Twickenham that saw France’s hopes of a grand slam go up in smoke.
Galthie swings the axe on Penaud and Jalibert as French look to get back on track in Rome
The decision came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at Twickenham two weeks ago as Galthie also opts for a Springboks-style 7-1 split on the bench
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