Spared during training open to the public this Thursday in Aix-en-Provence, hooker Julien Marchand (thigh) and third row Paul Boudehent (concussion) are doing better and should soon rejoin the group of fifteen of France. “Julien Marchand is 19 days from his muscle injury,” confirmed Bruno Boussagol, the health manager of the Blues, at a press conference this Thursday. His progress is good, we are in a phase of rehabilitation. He has reached 80% of his maximum speeds, which allows him to envisage a gradual resumption of rugby most certainly next week. We are a little ahead of schedule. There are still steps to take. For Paul Boudehent, he came out with a concussion (against Namibia). He passed his exams normally, he is on a gradual recovery. Most certainly, he will rejoin the rugby group from Sunday. »
Concerning Grégory Alldritt, forfeited against Namibia, and Charles Ollivon, spared at the start of the week, the news is also reassuring. “Grégory Alldritt, spared during the last training before Namibia, had a small inflammation on his knee,” added Boussagol. He was spared and resumed training normally. He applies for the upcoming match (against Italy on October 6). Finally, Charles Ollivon struggled to recover after the last match. His monitoring wasn’t very good. He was tired, with a little discomfort in his calf. We accompanied him, he was taken care of all week. Today (Thursday), he did 50% of the rugby load without any particular problem. He fully rejoins the group from Sunday for the last training of the week. »
