This is not going to help Fabien Galthié’s business. Already deprived of Cyril Baille, Melvyn Jaminet, Demba Bamba, Arthur Vincent, Gabin Villière or even François Cros, the French technician will have to do without Jean-Baptiste Gros for the autumn tour against Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, in November.
Indeed, the tricolor pillar was replaced by Dany Priso in the 12th minute against Castres this Saturday, hit in the right forearm after a big tackle on the third line of CO Josaia Raisuqe. According to L’Equipe, Gros suffered a fractured radius and had to undergo emergency surgery to get a plate placed. He is therefore forfeited for the November tour. It’s a blow for Fabien Galthié and his staff who would undoubtedly have established the under-20 world champion in place of Cyril Baille during these test matches.