Team news: Jalibert at full-back for France, Carter gets All Blacks wing nod

Matthieu Jalibert has been selected to start at fullback for France’s Nations Championship fixture against Australia in Brisbane ​on Saturday, but he faces a late fitness ‌test on a troublesome calf injury.

Coach Fabien Galthie has made eight changes to the side that narrowly lost 34-32 to New Zealand in ​their tournament opener and is hoping Jalibert, who ​played at flyhalf last weekend, comes through Friday’s final ⁠training session.

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