The Wallabies are preparing to face a strong French team despite many of France’s key players being absent from the upcoming matches in Australia. Rugby Australia Director of Rugby Scott Johnson has hailed France as the “most dangerous” nation in Europe, even though Fabien Galthie has selected a squad with limited experience. Galthie, a former French captain, has chosen a 42-man squad with only 167 Tests between them, compared to Wallabies’ captain Michael Hooper and his deputy James Slipper, who have a combined 205 Tests. Despite the absence of most of the players who competed in France’s most recent Six Nations match, the Wallabies are not underestimating their opponents. Wallabies assistant coach Scott Wisemantel has emphasized the strength of the French team, acknowledging that they are a “bloody good team.” It is clear that the Wallabies are taking the upcoming matches against France seriously, despite the selection of a third string squad by Galthie.
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