Uncertain international future for Matthieu Jalibert?

XV OF France – While he was to be a reserve for the match against New Zealand, Matthieu Jalibert asked to return to Bordeaux.

The Bordeaux opener is one of the 14 players released by the XV of France but he should nevertheless have remained in Marcourssis with the XV of France. If Fabien Galthié had decided not to put him on the scoresheet against the All Blacks, Matthieu Jalibert was to be one of the five players who remain with the Blues in the event of a physical problem.

But very disappointed not to play this meeting despite the absence of Romain Ntamackthe international fly-half asked to leave the group to be available to his club. On the absence of Matthieu Jalibert on the match sheet against the New Zealand and his choice to leave the group, Fabien Galthié explained:

It's their choice, everyone is free to experience their emotions, to share them. We need determination, strong players. Until now, even if his journey has not been linear, he has contributed to the French team and has always shown his talent by giving the best of himself. He will continue, if he wishes. Everyone has the choice to make decisions.

Matthieu Jalibert will he return to the French team? The coach therefore explained that it was at the player's discretion. The opener of theUBB will therefore have to accept no longer being the first or second choice to continue his adventure in Blue, as long as Fabien Galthié will be the coach of XV of France In any case.

While observers imagined that this tour could be a new springboard for Matthieu Jalibert with the Blues, we come to wonder a few weeks later if his international career is not compromised. The harsh law of high-level sport, even more so when we see the level displayed by number 10 of the'UBB in recent weeks.

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