The three-quarter center of Stade Toulousain Paul Costes had to leave the training ground at the start of the opposition this Wednesday in Marcoussis. He is injured in an ankle. For his part, Thibaud Flament is available.
Before facing New Zealand, the famous “ball in play”, this opposition between the 42 players on Wednesday at the National Rugby Center, came to an end for Paul Costes. Aligned at the center position against the holders, the Toulouse player remained on the ground from the first action, after a tackle. This required the intervention of medical staff and his exit. Lying on the edge of the lawn, he was initially treated but had to resolve to stop his session. Costes injured his right ankle and was later seen limping as his teammates finished training.
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Although he was supposed to be released this evening, this still does not bode well for him. Will it be handed over for the preparation of France-Argentina but also for the resumption of the Top 14 and the arrival of Perpignan at Ernest-Wallon in ten days? Nothing is less certain…
Conversely, Thibaud Flament got through this opposition without incident. Hit in the iliac crest during the match against Japan last Saturday and released in the 34th minute, he was spared at the start of the week. “I have had a lot of treatment and I am doing well,” he said at a press conference. On the bench, Guillard and Taofifenua, two 2nd rows, will be ready. Coach Fabien Galthié will announce the team composition this Thursday at 11 a.m.
The probable French XV against New Zealand: Buros – Villière, Fickou, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – Ramos, Dupont – Roumat, Alldritt, Boudehent – Meafou, Flament – Tatafu, Mauvaka, Gros
Substitutes: Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, Guillard, Taofifenua, Ollivon, Le Garrec, Gailleton
