Already absent against Japan during the first test, Uini Atonio will not face New Zealand this Saturday evening at the Stade de France. The right pillar is missing. It was William Servat who announced it at a press conference this Tuesday.
The bad news is piling up for the XV of France. Already deprived of François Cros, Damian Penaud et Theo Attissogbe to challenge New Zealand, the Blues will also have to do without Uini Atonio.
Injured in a calf a few weeks ago in Montpellier with La Rochelle, the right-hander is not yet fit to return to competition. Well in the group of 42 this week, the Maritime did not train this Tuesday. William Servat made his package official at a press conference. Atonio is nevertheless expected for the third test, scheduled for November 22 against Argentina.
Shall we take the same ones and start again?
Against Japan, it was Tevita Tatafu who wore the number 3 jersey in the absence of Atonio. The Bayonnais could therefore continue against New Zealand and experience his second cape with the XV of France. This Tuesday, he trained with the starters. On the bench, everything suggests that we will find Georges-Henri Colombe, who was already a substitute against the Japanese.
The Blues' team composition to face the All Blacks will be revealed by Fabien Galthié this Thursday.
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