Attissogbe hit in the knee against Japan, Flament in the iliac crest

Winger Théo Attissogbe, injured during the Blues' very large victory against Japan (52-12) on Saturday at the Stade de France, suffers from a knee sprain, and is doubtful for the match against New Zealand next week. next week, said coach Fabien Galthié. “The most affected is Théo,” said Galthié in a press conference after the match, evoking a “lateral (ligament) sprain” knee injury for the Pau winger, who left the pitch in the final minutes of the match. “He wasn’t worried,” added Galthié who despite everything “think he might be out for this week”.

The second row of Toulouse Thibaud Flament, released in the 33rd minute and replaced by Paul Boudehent, was affected in the iliac crest, indicated the coach of the XV of France. His participation in the test match would be less uncertain. The French XV faces New Zealand on November 16, then Argentina on the 22nd, still at the Stade de France.