2023-08-14 11:23:03
Rugby World Cup 2023 in FrancedossierThe opener of the XV of France was hit in the left knee during the test match against Scotland on Saturday August 12. According to “L’Equipe”, he suffers from a rupture of the cruciate ligament.
The victory against Scotland (30-27) on Saturday may have reassured the XV of France, but it took away one of its most precious elements. Opener Romain Ntamack, hit in the knee in the 55th minute of the test match, must forfeit the World Cup. The Toulouse player (24 years old, 37 caps) suffers from a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to the daily The team.
According to the sports daily, the injury was revealed during examinations taken by the player this Monday, August 14 in the morning. And this while his condition did not inspire the day before no particular concern to the tricolor staff. The seriousness of the injury automatically leads to a withdrawal from the World Cup in France, its recovery not being compatible with a competition which begins on September 8.
Matthieu Jalibert called to replace him
Released in the 56th minute of this second preparation match, in Saint-Etienne, Ntamack was hurt on a tackle and had been replaced numerically by the young winger of Bordeaux-Bègles, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, his club partner Thomas Ramos taking his place at the opener alongside scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont.
Coach Fabien Galthié showed no sign of concern after the match. “We preferred to take it out so that it remained without consequence. He was seen by the doctor, the physiotherapists and we will decide tomorrow (Sunday, editor’s note) depending on the evolution if there is a need for additional examinations, ”he explained.
In his absence, the opening half of the UBB Matthieu Jalibert should be the N.10 holder during the World Cup, which the Blues start with a shock against the All Blacks. Previously, there will be an upcoming warm-up match against Fiji on Saturday in Nantes.
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