The UBB winger, who was missed for the Blues' three tests this fall, must still observe at least two weeks of rest.
The current best try scorer in the French XV (36, two points behind Serge Blanco's record), Damian Penaud, will not play any of the three tests this fall; Summoned by Fabien Galthié, the UBB winger withdrew against Japan, then again against the All Blacks. To the point of being authorized to return to Bordeaux for treatment and also being unavailable against Argentina.
Sud Ouest revealed the illness from which the player suffered. Victim of a virus at the start of the Blues rally in Marcoussis, Damian Penaud (28 years old, 53 caps) now suffers from a lung infection. According to the regional daily, he should be absent for two more weeks and miss the first two days of the Champions Cup. His return to the field is hoped for during the 12e Top 14 day, December 21, for a trip from UBB to Castres.
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