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France lose Paul Willemse on eve of Rugby World Cup
By Ian Cameron
France have suffered yet another major blow with the union confirming that they have replaced outstanding second row Paul Willemse on the eve of the Rugby World Cup.
It's a bitter blow for head coach Fabien Galthie, who has already lost flyhalf Romain Ntamack, prop Cyril Baille and centre Jonathan Danty.
Galthie has called up Bastien Chalureau to replace Willemse, who could still take part in the tournament as a replacement should he recover from his injury whilst injury befalls one of his teammates. The 6'7, 135kg forward has suffered a tear to the quadriceps of the right thigh.
He has been added to the official reserves list for the tournament.
France kick off proceedings next Friday with a crunch game against the All Blacks at the Stade de France in Paris.
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Shame. Hope something else can be arranged.
Go to commentsTitans of under-20s rugby …. Reporters tired verbiage akin to calling every player a “star” and any Fijian side as ”Flying”. The French English and Irish are the Titans of U20 rugby. Noone in the South is now. This tournament is however, good prep to regain titan status.
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