As announced by us earlier during the day, the back Cheikh Tiberghien, hit in the right thigh, is forfeited for the XV tour of France in New Zealand. He is replaced by Marius Domon, who will join the group.
It was feared since Monday training, when Cheikh Tiberghien had suddenly stopped his session, hit in the right thigh. While he was already considered for the first test match against the All Blacks on Saturday in Dunedin, his case strongly worried the staff of the XV of France for the rest of the tour. And the results of the exams have confirmed the concerns. It is now official: the FFR communicated on its injury on Tuesday. Scheduled as a holder to start the meeting series against New Zealand, the back of the Bayonnais row will therefore return to France. A huge blow for him who had a nice card to play, but also for Fabien Garthié who intended to entrust him with responsibilities.
Domon looking for a first cape
As revealed by ushe is replaced by another young player, namely Marius Domon (23 years old). The rear of Toulon, which can also evolve at the opening and which comes out of a convincing season with the RCT, will join the rest of the group in the days to come. He can hope for his first selection from the Kiwis, even if he will have to wait until the second test.
The fact remains that the coach and his assistants will have to review their initial plan for Saturday. To occupy the number 15 position, two main options are available to them: either replace the versatile Palois Théo Attissogbe, as was the case in Twickenham ten days ago; Or align Léo Barré, who had given up the match in England due to a crutch and who will arrive in Auckland this Wednesday at the same time as the five finalists called. The Parisian is the one that provides the most guarantees to this international position but the question is whether it is reasonable to put it on the lawn of Dunedin three days after having the foot in New Zealand … knowing that the Oper Antoine Hastoy can also help out.
