After François Cros, victim last week of a small tear in the adductors, a second player from the French rugby team, currently in training camp in Marcoussis, had to join the infirmary on Wednesday. It is the second-line Lyonnais Romain Taofifenua, who suffers from an injury to the left hamstring.
“”Tao” will still remain in the group to continue the preparation, said Bruno Boussagol, the health manager of the Blues. But he will not participate in the intensity and collective sessions. The goal is to reassess it within three weeks. “The tricolor staff wants to give themselves some time to let the affected area heal. Romain Taofifenua should therefore not play again before the announcement of the final list of 33 players selected for the World Cup on August 21.
Jelonch back on the pitch in Toulouse
The injury of François Cros, it evolves in a very positive way. The Toulouse flanker has thus resumed physical activity on the bike, which is a rather good sign. “Francois will be evaluated week after week,” says Boussagol. What is certain is that he will be unavailable against Scotland. The idea and to put it back in the circuit as soon as possible. We may be able to see him again on the pitch after the return match against Scotland (August 12), but it will depend on his development. »
Finally Bruno Boussagol gave news of third line Anthony Jelonch, who has now finished his weeks of rehabilitation at the CERS in Capbreton. The player, victim last February of a rupture of the cruciate ligament of a knee, returned to Toulouse where he trains with his club. “His tests are very positive since he has stronger muscle results than before, reveals the health manager. He took advantage of his rehabilitation period to work on other points. It is his surgeon who will give the green light for his recovery, By next week, he will be on workshops on the collective in an adapted rugby situation. So he’s back on the field. »
