Bielle-Biarrey finally in Marcoussis on Wednesday to prepare for the Tournament?

Bordeaux-Bègles wing-back Louis Bielle-Biarrey was forced to withdraw from the first gathering of the French team to prepare for the Six Nations Tournament, the French Rugby Federation indicated on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day, Bielle-Biarrey had given up playing the UBB Champions Cup match against the Sharks because of “dizziness linked to inner ear disorders” indicated his manager Yannick Bru.

However, according to information from The Team et South West, the winger, author of 10 tries in 14 selections, would have passed reassuring exams this Monday to be able to participate in the preparation of the Tournament (start on Friday January 31 at the Stade de France against Wales). He should join his teammates on Wednesday at the CNR in Marcoussis. It remains to be seen what Clermont third-row Killian Tixeront, who replaced him numerically, will do.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has scored 16 tries in 16 matches this season, is a potential starter for the Blues. He started during the three victories of the French XV this fall against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina. The 42 players chosen by coach Fabien Galthié and his staff have been meeting in Marcoussis since Monday to prepare for the Tournament, which the French XV begins on January 31 against Wales at the Stade de France.