Lucu ahead of Couilloud, which makes sense as he and Jellybear play together at club level. LBB gets a start with the “premium” team which could be interesting.

Alldritt back at 8, Jelonch ahead of Cros. Ollivon will captain, which make sense as he had the role before his lengthy lay off due to injury.

Other than that, all as expected, I think.

Le XV de la France face à l'Italie : 15. Ramos ; 14. Penaud, 13. Fickou, 12. Danty, 11. Bielle-Biarrey ; 10. Jalibert, 9. Lucu ; 7. Ollivon (cap.), 8. Alldritt, 6. Jelonch ; 5. Flament, 4. Woki ; 3. Atonio, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille.

Les remplaçants : 16. Bourgarit, 17. Wardi, 18. Aldegheri, 19. Taofifenua, 20. Cros, 21. Couilloud, 22. Moefana, 23. Jaminet