Damian Penaud ill, Théo Attissogbe is promoted to start for the test match of the XV of France against Japan this Saturday at the Stade de France (9:10 p.m.). A little surprise for the player from the Section Paloise, who was released by the Blues staff on Wednesday.
Last minute change for the XV of France. According to information from Rugbyrama, confirmed by RMC Sport, Damian Penaud is not able to hold his place during the test match against Japan this Saturday at the Stade de France.
Sick, the UBB winger is replaced in the XV by the Palois Théo Attissogbe (19 years old), who was not even on the bench during the starting lineup announced by France Rugby on Thursday. Penaud's withdrawal was recorded a few hours before the match kicked off, scheduled for 9:10 p.m. in Saint-Denis.
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Returned to the club on Wednesday, Théo Attissogbe will therefore replace one of the executives of the French XV at short notice to honor his third selection. The young winger had his first two caps in Argentina in July, where he scored two tries. U20 world champion in 2023, the native of Périgueux played eight Top 14 matches with Pau (two tries scored).
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