Teddy Thomas’ first goal in the centre on the Ernest-Wallon pitch was a success, and did not go unnoticed by any specialist. The regular winger left his mark on the match, and scored twice.
Highly anticipated in the defensive sector, the latter also accumulated ten successful attempts, for three missed. His partnership with Seuteni has made a strong impression, and his speed combined with his ability to take down defenders needs to be revisited.
Unfortunately, the 31-year-old was injured at the very end of the match, when the siren had sounded and La Rochelle were starting to restart from their in-goal area. After a scrum, the ball was sent to the eccentric maritime player who eliminated Romain Ntamack with a powerful scramble and then accelerated.
It was at this point that Thomas stopped his run and collapsed to the ground, suffering a penalty that sealed the end of the match. We learned today via L’Équipe that the former Racing 92 player is suffering from‘a lesion to the right adductor, and that his unavailability would be estimated at around three weeks.
His return would thus be scheduled for mid-October. with a potential trip to the Jean-Dauger cauldron or a return to home action against Union Bordeaux-Bègles.
Internationals return
This weekend, La Rochelle will try to glean its second success of the season with the reception of Section Paloise, Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
For this match, Ronan O’Gara and his staff will be able to count on Jonathan Danty, who will return to the maritime groupafter suffering a concussion following a collision with Charles Ollivon. The international center should even be a starter.
Then, the dad of the locker room, Uini Atonio, should also return to the competition and his teammates on the Marcel-Deflandre pitch. Although La Rochelle has recalled Karl Sorin from Soyaux-Angoulême, the pillar of the French XV should make his return soon.
Finally, Brice Dulin could also make his return to the Top 14 as soon as ce weekend. The experienced full-back was absent from the first two days of the championship due to a calf pain. The latter seems to be doing better.
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