XV of France – Uini Atonio returns to Marcoussis to replace Régis Montagne, Joshua Brennan forfeits the first test match against Japan

The XV of France finds its iconic right pillar. Forfeited last week following calf discomfort contracted against Montpellier (8th day of Top 14), Uini Atonio was left to rest in La Rochelle. Particularly in view of the clash against New Zealand on November 16 at the Stade de France. He was also on Saturday evening in the aisles of the Marcel-Deflandre stadium to follow from the front row the improved victory of his partners against the Stade français.

But with the injury to Régis Montagne, the man with 62 caps for the French team returns to Marcoussis to prepare the first match of the November tour against Japan. He therefore applied alongside his teammate Georges-Henri Colombe and Bayonnais Tevita Tatafu for this highly anticipated first test match.

Breakage this weekend

The ninth day of the championship did further damage to the Rooster contenders. Toulouse's Joshua Brennan, starting Sunday evening in Bayonne with the number 4 on his back, was hit in the orbital floor during the defeat of the French champions at Jean-Dauger. The second row cannot apply for the first meeting of the Blues. It was Clermontois Killian Tixeront, author of a good start to the season with ASM, who was chosen by Fabien Galthié's staff to replace him.