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Of the 42 players called up in the list of those who will prepare for the 2025 6 Nations Tournament, almost a third play at Stade Toulousain. Several members of the “red and black” club are signing their return.
Almost enough to make a team. This Wednesday, Fabien Galthié revealed the list of 42 players selected to prepare for the 2025 6 Nations Tournament. 13 players from Stade Toulousain are part of it, which makes, once again, the “red and black” club the largest supplier French internationals.
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The coach of the French Rugby team first summoned the pillars Dorian Aldegheri (31 years old, 19 caps) and Cyril Baille (31 years old, 52 caps). The two thirty-year-olds are back after more than a year of absence: the last time was on October 15, 2023 in the quarter-final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against South Africa… It's also the case ofAnthony Jelonch.
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Pierre-Louis Barassi is here…
Always among the front, Joshua Brennan will have a new opportunity to show off during this preparation. Called up a few months ago, before the fall tour, the second row of 23 finally had to withdraw after being injured in Bayonne. A tour on which Francois Cros et Thibaud Flament had participated. The triple M: Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka et Emmanuel New also, unsurprisingly, make up this list.
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At the rear, here it is again Pierre-Louis Barassi called, he whose last selection with the Blues dates back almost four years ago: a certain December 6, 2020 and a defeat at Twickenham in the final of the Autumn Nations Cup against England (22-19). It is accompanied byAntoine Dupont captain of the French XV, crowned best Top 14 player last season and best rugby sevens player in the world in 2024.
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But not Roumat and Lebel
Another important return, that of Romain Ntamackbecause he is the one who has been waiting the longest to put on the tricolor jersey: 522 days or 1 year, 5 months and 3 days to be exact. Seriously injured in the knee against Scotland just before the 2023 World Cup, the fly-half was forced to give up his goal. Hit in the calf shortly before the last rally, Ntamack once again had to postpone his return.
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Finally, the 13th “red and black” is none other than Thomas Ramos. Author of 42 points over the three autumn tour matches played, the fullback/fly-half stands out for his versatility and his kicking game. He will be a real asset for Fabien Galthié, who has decided to do without Alexandre Roumat, Matthis Lebel, or even Paul Costes.
