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3mo ago

Jalibert Out for Start of France’s November Tests as Seunes and Pesenti Called Up

A right‑thigh problem sidelines the fly‑half for the start of France’s November build‑up, prompting late call‑ups at fly‑half and lock.

Matthieu Jalibert a ressenti une profonde douleur à la cuisse droite.
Matthieu Jalibert doit renoncer au XV de France pour la tournée.

Overview

  • The French federation confirmed Matthieu Jalibert will miss the opening phase of the tour after exiting UBB’s 41–12 win over Bayonne with a right‑thigh issue.
  • Jalibert said on Canal+ he felt something unusual in a previously sensitive area and expressed little optimism about the injury.
  • Romain Taofifénua is also unavailable after being hurt in Racing 92’s victory over Pau, reducing options in the second row.
  • Fabien Galthié has added Seunes, an uncapped Racing 92 fly‑half who played in Pro D2 last season, and Stade Français lock Baptiste Pesenti to the squad.
  • France’s camp convenes at Marcoussis ahead of tests against South Africa on November 8, Fiji on November 15, and Australia on November 22, with Romain Ntamack and Joris Segonds currently covering fly‑half.