6 Nations 2024 – Update on Blues infirmary ahead of tournament: Bourgarit and Thibaud-Flament forfeit, uncertainty for Dainty
The French XV coach will announce the list of 34 players selected to play in the 6 Nations tournament this Wednesday. Fabian Galthy will face the loss of Pierre Bourguerite and Thibaud Flement and some uncertainty regarding Jonathan Dainty or Dorian Aldegheri…
There have been a few breakups between internationals in recent weeks. This did not help matters for Fabian Galthy at the start of the 6 Nations tournament. Between the forwards Sipili would not be part of Faltea. Suffering a cruciate ligament tear earlier in the year, the Union Bordeaux-Begales right winger is out for the rest of the season. On the other side of the scrum, left-back prop Jean-Baptiste Gross is also unavailable. Toulonnais underwent surgery on a neck injury in late December and will have to wait several weeks before returning to the field. for its part, Thibaud Flament (leg injury) is out At least for the first match against Ireland.
And the Blues were not spared during day three of the Investec Champions Cup this weekend. Starting with Pierre Bourgarit who returned from a shoulder injury. Hooker was unfortunately forced to leave the field in tears, Hit the shoulder again. At the end of the meeting, the La Rochelle manager was not really reassuring: “Pierre was seriously injured. I don’t know how many months he will have, but I would say at least three or four.” Note some uncertainties for Dorian Aldegheri as well. The prop left his place at half-time during the match against Ulster. A blow to the kneecap that doesn’t seem alarming for the moment. The Toulouse man must still undergo additional tests earlier in the week.
Crucial exam for Dainty earlier in the week
On the back lines, France’s XV is already orphaned by its opener: Romain Ntamac. Suffered cruciate ligament rupture during World Cup preparations, the Toulouse player has been forfeited for these 6 nations. His friend Antoine Dupont is uninjured but will not be with his family as he prepares for the Olympic Games with France 7. At the scrum half position, the unfortunate Baptiste Serin, who was very fit earlier in the season, will not be. With the blues to prepare for this new deadline. A blow to the shoulder in December, Toulonnais is unavailable for at least four months After his operation.
Added to this is the Jonathan Dainty case. Deflandre left the pitch stunned this weekend against Leicester, with the center suffering a major injury. “Jonathan told me he was not feeling well when he left the fieldO’Gara confirmed. But he was very good in the locker room after the match.” Ronan O’Gara explained. Rochelais will therefore take a new test (HIA 3) between Tuesday and Wednesday morning. A new test that will decide whether or not he is likely to return to the field and his presence on Fabian Galtti’s coveted 34-man list is essential…
A potential group to prepare for the tournament
pillar
- Baille, Wardi, S. Taofifenua or Priso; Aldegheri, Atonio, Leclayat.
Hookers
- Marchand, Mouvaca, Barlot or Baubigny.
Second row
Meafou, R. Taofifenua, Woki, Gabrillagues or Lavault.
Third row
- Aldritt, Cross, Jalonch, Olivon, Macallo or Abedi, Boudehent or Tanga.
Scrumhalves
- Couilloud, Le Garrec, Lucu.
Flying Half
centers
- Dainty, Ficou, Moifana, Galeton or Deporte.
Wingers
- Bielle-Biarrey, Penaud, Villière or Lebel.
Rears
- Geminate, Ramos, Burros or Barre.
As a reminder, the Blues coach will announce the 34-man squad for the 2024 6 Nations tournament this Wednesday.
