It’s a tough new cup in a more than delicate season for Stade Français. Joris Segonds, the opener for the Parisian club, has had jaw surgery and will be unavailable until the end of the season. The 25-year-old rugby player was hit in the match against Racing 92 last Sunday, lost 33-22 by his team in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.
Suffering from a fracture, he had left his place in the last quarter of an hour to Nicolas Sanchez. On his social networks, the player trained in Aurillac shared the information and reassured about his operation, which went well. “Happy end of the season to friends,” he added to conclude his message.
The number 10 has started 17 times in 24 games played this season. His absence is added in particular to those of Tolu Latu, suspended, and Waisea Nayacalevu, still not back from his injury. This unavailability will further complicate the task of Stade Français, which is going through a very complicated year.
The club is only 11th in the Top 14, 9 points from 6th place, qualifying for the play-offs. There are 4 league games left for the Parisians to try to save face in the home stretch. The Stade Français welcomes the Paloise Section this Saturday, at 2:15 p.m.