2023-08-30 19:09:50
By the editorial staff
Posted 3 hours ago, Updated 16 minutes ago
Jonathan Danty, last Sunday, against the Wallabies. FRANCK FIFE / AFP
The center of La Rochelle, affected in the hamstrings, could miss the match against New Zealand, on September 8, at the Stade de France.
The three-quarters center of the XV of France, Jonathan Danty (30 years old, 23 selections), is forfeited for the opening match of the World Cup, Friday September 8, at the Stade de France, according to information from The Team. The Stade Rochelais player was hit in the hamstrings during the last warm-up match won on Sunday against Australia (41-17). During this meeting, he had scored a try.
It is a blow for Fabien Galthié and his staff who must already compose without the opener Romain Ntamack, withdrawal for the competition (crossed ligaments), the left pillar Cyril Baille (calf) and the flanker Anthony Jelonch, still in phase of recovery (knee).
L’AFPciting a source close to the player, nuance and announces that Jonathan Danty would be uncertain for the opening match, the player still having to pass additional examinations in the days to come.
For its part, the FFR has not confirmed the information of its package. The player “benefited from additional examinations which showed a minor lesion on his hamstrings” specifies the federation in a press release. “Next week, a program will be adapted to his situation and his evolution.»
It now remains to be seen, in the event of a forfeit, who would be called upon to replace Jonathan Danty against New Zealand. During the last Six Nations Tournament, the Rochelais was absent and it was Yoram Moefana (UBB) who replaced him. The other option is Arthur Vincent (Montpellier), who recently returned to the pitch after two injury-hit seasons.
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