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The Toulouse opening half had to leave his partners prematurely in the first period of the Top 14 match against Clermont (48-14), Saturday October 12 at the Ernest-Wallon stadium, during the 6th day.
Romain Ntamack is fixed. And the verdict, which fell this Sunday, October 13, could handicap Stade Toulousain but also the XV of France. The opening half of Toulouse and the Blues was injured on Saturday 12, during the Top 14 meeting (6th day) between his club and Clermont (48-14).
The Toulouse player was forced to leave the Ernest-Wallon pitch at the end of the first period, visibly injured in the back of his right leg. Calf? Achilles tendon? The second scenario could have been very embarrassing.
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However, the conclusions are less alarming, according to RMC. Romain Ntamack actually had an MRI this Sunday morning, which revealed a minor tear in his right calf, confirming the first feelings on Saturday evening.
Duration of convalescence: three to four weeks. A setback for Stade Toulousain – where however solutions exist at the number 10 position (Dupont, Ramos, Mallia) – but also for the French XV, whose next deadlines are approaching.
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It seems unlikely that Romain Ntamack will be restored for the first meeting of the autumn tour, on November 9 against Japan, at the Stade de France. But hope exists for one, or even the two following meetings (New Zealand on November 16; Argentina on November 22).
Enough to postpone the return to Blue of Toulouse who, seriously injured just before the 2023 World Cup, has not worn the rooster jersey since August 12, 2023 against Scotland.
