XV of France – Matthieu Jalibert “will continue, if he wishes…”: the cash comments of Fabien Galthié on the Bordeaux fly half

Matthieu Jalibert is downgraded. Although in very good shape with his club Union Bordeaux-Bègles, number 10 no longer seems to have the confidence of Fabien Galthié. Just replacing against Japan last Saturday, since Thomas Ramos and Léo Barré were preferred to him, Jalibert does not even appear on the scoresheet against the All Blacks (this Saturday 9:10 p.m.). Thomas Ramos keeps the 10, when Bordeaux fullback Romain Buros will discover the Blue jersey.

We need to identify determined players.

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But inevitably, the absence of Matthieu Jalibert raises questions. Fabien Galthié was questioned on this subject at a press conference this Thursday morning. And his response put even more confusion on the file of the Bordeaux number 10. “It’s his choice. (for having already returned to Bordeaux on Wednesday evening, Editor’s note). Everyone is free to experience their emotions and share them. We need determination, strong players. Until now, even if his journey has not been linear with the XV of France, he has brought his talent, he has always tried to bring the best of himselfexpressed Fabien Galthié, before being a little drier. He will continue, if he wishes… Everyone is free to make their own decisions. We, today, need to identify determined players, who have the ability to get through good times and difficult times.”

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While Romain Ntamack is still out (calf), this downgrading of Matthieu Jalibert (34 sel.) is not good news for the Bordeaux player. From there to imagine a hasty end to your international career?