Their return to the Marcoussis National Rugby Center (Essonne) risks overshadowing the surprise Noah Nene, a young 20-year-old center from US Dax (Pro D2, second division) summoned for the first time to the Blues, or the return from Toulouse opener Romain Ntamack. The coach of the French men's rugby team, Fabien Galthié, announced, Wednesday January 15 in a press release, the list of players called to prepare the opening match of the 2025 Six Nations Tournament, Friday January 31 at the Stade de France, against Wales (9:15 p.m.). And among the 42 names checked, it is impossible to overlook those of Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou (one selection each).
The third line of La Rochelle and the second line of Pau were indicted, on July 12, 2024, for aggravated rape in a meeting in Mendoza (Argentina), after a test match against the Pumas, before benefiting from a no -place five months later. “By its decision, the Argentine justice system rehabilitates the two players. Also, if their sporting performances allow it, they will potentially be selected to play again for the French team”ruled the French Rugby Federation (FFR) in a press release on December 11, the day after the dismissal of the case.
You have 79.55% of this article left to read. The rest is reserved for subscribers.
France
