We know the reason for Damian Penaud's absence. The French winger is the victim of a lung infection. Made available to his club by the XV of France, the UBB will not be able to count on him for at least two weeks.
His absence had gone a little under the radar, as this gathering of the French team was so agitated, with notably the Jalibert episode. But not seeing Damian Penaud play a single minute in the three matches of this fall tour was still a cause for concern. If the winger had to declare a few hours before the first match against Japan due to illnessthe Bordeaux player never reappeared on the match sheet.
For good reason, the one who planted 36 tries in the blue jersey and inexorably chases the record held by Serge Blanco would be the victim of a pulmonary infection according to our colleagues at South West. This physical problem should deprive him of the trip to Brittany to face Vannes and makes him very uncertain for the reception of Montpellier the following weekend. He could make his return for the Unionists' entry into the Champions Cup, even if no risks will be taken with him.
A great start to the season
Indeed, this infection having developed following his illness, the recovery time necessary for the three-quarter wing could prove to be longer. However, according to our information, no proven link exists between his initial illness and the current cause of his loss.
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This infection slows down a particularly successful start to the season for Damian Penaud. The second best try scorer in the history of the French XV started the season with a bang, scoring five tries in the space of three matches, including a hat-trick against Racing 92. If he did not score since then, the winger has nonetheless remained a fixture in Yannick Bru's starting XV. A manager who will have to do without his services for some time to come.
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