1
Ireland won't have injury-hit Teddy Thomas to worry about next Saturday
By Online Editors
A hamstring injury has ruled France winger Teddy Thomas out of next Saturday's Six Nations title finale with Ireland. The 27-year-old, who was omitted for last year's World Cup in Japan, made his third appearance in Fabien Galthie's five-match reign in the 38-21 friendly win over Wales, Thomas scoring the 72nd minute try that put the game to bed.
However, he has since pulled up lame at the start of France's preparations to play Ireland and has been replaced in the squad by Matthieu Jalibert. The seriousness of Thomas' injury wasn't specified in the France team media release.
"Following Teddy Thomas’ withdrawal, management have called Matthieu Jalibert into the squad selected to face Ireland on the final day of the Six Nations," read the FFR statement.
"Following a hamstring injury Teddy Thomas (20 caps, Racing 92) is unavailable for a period to be determined. He is replaced by Matthieu Jalibert (5 selections, Union Bordeaux)."
The injury is the latest setback to hit Thomas this month as he was left out of the Racing 23 for their Champions Cup final loss to Exeter at Bristol on October 17.
Jalibert had initially been included in Galthie's Test window squad but pulled out due to an injury he has now recovered from. France have other injury concerns, ruling out uncapped Selevasio Tolofua and playing a waiting game regarding the availability of Anthony Bouthier.
"Selevasio Tolofua (0 caps, Toulouse) had to give up his place in the 31-man squad. He is replaced by Anthony Jelonch (2 caps, Castres Olympique)," continued the FFR statement.
"In addition, following a suspected concussion from the France-Wales match, Anthony Bouthier (5 caps, Montpellier) will make a gradual return to rugby this week, with a return to training hoped for at the end of the week."
Trending on RugbyPass
2
Nemani Nadolo: 'Now I cut grass, do gardens, cut hedges for a living'
3
Exclusive RugbyPass interview: Toulon co-captain David Ribbans
4
'One of the deadliest wingers in rugby' has decided his future
5
Latest Comments
Tu as tout résumé. SA rugby donne tout pour les Boks car l'objectif suprême est la Coupe du monde.
Les pays européens ne mettent pas autant de moyens dans leurs équipes nationales car l'économie du rugby est orientée sur les clubs.
Voilà la principale raison de la domination extrême de HS dans le palmarès des WC.
L'argent est apporté par les équipes nationales en HS et par les clubs ou provinces en HN.
A part, l'Angleterre en 2003 difficile d'exister dans toutes les compétitions de rugby aujourd'hui.
Go to commentsInteresting article, and it’s a measure of how far ahead France is that they have pro players in four divisions.
Would it be possible to have a similar article covering pay structures in women’s rugby?
Go to comments