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FCG line-up against Nevers

First game of the season

The FCG will host Nevers for the first round of Pro D2. For this match, the Grenoble staff will rely on a large part of the group from last season, especially in front, where only one recruit will start: Ilia Kaikatsishvili, in the position of tighthead prop. Behind, the three-quarter line has a majority of new players, with Karim Qadiri and Benito Masilevu on the wings, and Adrien Seguret in the center.

On the front row, Laurent Bouchet will be surrounded by Jérôme Rey and Ilia Kaikatsishvili. William Demotte and Leva Fifita will start in the second row. Clément Ancely and Thibaut Martel will flank Deon Fourie in the back row.

Eric Escande and Enzo Selponi will be associated. Karim Qadiri and Benito Masilevu will start on the wings. Alaska Taufa and Adrien Seguret will be the center pair. Finally, Ange Capuozzo will start as full-back.

Starting XV: Jérôme Rey, Laurent Bouchet, Ilia Kaikatsishvili - Leva Fifita, William Demotte - Clément Ancely, Thibaut Martel, Deon Fourie - Eric Escande, Enzo Selponi - Benito Masilevu, Alaska Taufa, Adrien Seguret, Karim Qadiri - Ange Capuozzo

Subs: Lilian Rossi, Nika Neparidze, Pierre Gayraud, Steeve Blanc-Mappaz, Jérémy Valençot, Corentin Glenat, Taleta Tupuola, Régis Montagne