After a struggle, Mathis Castro Ferreira was able to join France U20 for the World Cup

INFO - RUGBY: Le 3^e Toulouse line, Mathis Castro Ferreiraarrived in South Africa, place of the U20 World Cupafter a little hassle.

“The important thing is that he is there,” he said.- Rugby an internal source from the France U20 team, while the Bleuets began the competition on Saturday June 29 with a mixed success against Spain (49-12).

Plane problem for Castro Ferreira

Not selected for the Top 14 final, but present in Marseille with his teammates from Stade Toulousain, Mathis Castro Ferreira celebrated the title of champion of France won against Bordeaux-Bègles. The 20-year-old boy was not able to linger, however, and was unable to take part in the festivities on Saturday evening at Place du Capitole.

Mathis Castro Ferreira was indeed due to take a plane from Marseille on Saturday morning. Except that he knew a little hassle in terms of its flight, due to thunderstorms in the region. Everything was delayed (his flight made a stopover in Amsterdam), so much so that he only joined his France U20 partners on Sunday evening.

Present against the Baby Blacks?

This Monday, the 3rd^e line of Toulouse notably carried out a bodybuilding session. This Tuesday, the team composition to face New Zealand, much stronger than last year (the Bleuets easily won 35-14) will be revealed and it remains to be seen whether Mathis Castro Ferreira, captain during the Tournament of the 6 Nations, will be aligned.

“The question will arise as to his ability to play a full match against the Baby Blacks. Or at least some playing time that will bring confidence and efficiency to the group,” warned- Rugby manager Sébastien Calvet mid-June.

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