2023-08-14 14:50:18
By Ar.C.
Posted 2 hours ago, Just Updated
The pillar of Stade Toulousain, Cyril Baille JB Autissier / Panoramic
In addition to the package of their star opener, formalized by the FFR, the Blues will be deprived of their irremovable left pillar at least for their first three matches of the World Cup.
The opener of the XV of France Romain Ntamack, hit in the knee, is forfeited for the World Cup (September 8-October 28), formalized Monday the French Rugby Federation. Injured on Saturday in the victory against Scotland (30-27), the Stade Toulousain player (24 years old, 37 caps) suffers from a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee. “Imaging performed this morning diagnosed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament“, indicates the FFR.
In addition, Fabien Galthié and his staff have to face a new blow. The left pillar Cyril Baille, hit in the calf against the XV du Chardon, will be absent for six weeks. “Imaging performed this (Monday) morning diagnosed a musculoaponeurotic detachment of the internal gastrocnemius (right calf)“, specifies the FFR.
Bail back at best on October 6
He will not be able to play again, logically, before September 25. He will therefore miss the first three matches of the Blues at the World Cup (New Zealand, Uruguay, Namibia) and could return, at best, for the fourth group match against Italy, on October 6 Lyon.
To ensure the interim, Reda Roses (La Rochelle) and Jean-Baptiste Gros (Toulon) are part of the group of 42 players preparing for the World Cup since the beginning of July. A third left pillar will be called to overcome a possible new blow. Clement Castets (Stade Français Paris) should be the chosen one.
In addition, the right pillar of Lyon, Demba Bamba, who had been injured in the ankle during the first match against Scotland, is made available to his club this week. He is replaced by Thomas Laclayat (25 years old, 0 selection, ex-Oyonnax, Racing 92) in the group of 42 players preparing for the World Cup.
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