very strong words from Dupont on the great return of Ntamack

Romain Ntamack dreamed of it. For many months, the opener of Stade Toulousain had hoped to make his return with the XV of France. Seriously injured in a warm-up match against Scotland, he had to give up on the 2023 World Cup just a few weeks before its launch. After champing at the bit, he returned with his club mid-season, actively participating in the Champions Cup-Top 14 double. While he was expected for the November tour, Ntamack injured his calf again, ahead of put an end to the three meetings.

“Romain who returns, it will reshuffle the cards”

After gaining momentum in recent weeks, the fly-half was called by Fabien Galthié and his staff to prepare the first two matches of the Six Nations Tournament. His usual companion Antoine Dupont did not hide his joy at a press conference: “He's been champing at the bit for a while, he was very disappointed not to be able to come back in November, it can only do the team good to have a player of his caliber back, even if Thomas (Ramos) has had some very good matches in November. We have also felt for some time that the emulation we have in this team is what pushes us to improve. We saw a lot of rotation, new players in November, it paid off. Romain coming back will shake up the cards and we are all very happy to see him back in full possession of his abilities. » It now remains to be seen whether he will directly wear number 10 for the opening match against Wales.

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