Hit in a thigh, Matthieu Jalibert left the pitch in the 76the minute of the meeting between UBB and Bayonne, this Saturday evening.
The bitter grimace did not bode well. Four minutes from the end of the Top 14 clash between UBB and Aviron Bayonnais, largely won by the European champions 41-12 this Saturday evening in Bordeaux, Matthieu Jalibert asked to leave the pitch, complaining of his right thigh.
A few minutes later, the Gironde opener confirmed the bad impression at the Canal + microphone. “I felt something strange in my thigh where I have had a history for several years. In my opinion, I don’t have the impression that it’s very positive”he confided, head bowed.
“I know this is a sensitive area in my home. Honestly I don’t have much hope. »
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A recurring hamstring injury which forced him, among other things, to play in the final of the 2024 Top 14 very much diminished. “I know this is a sensitive area in my home. Honestly I don’t have much hope. It’s ruining my party tonight.”recognized Matthieu Jalibert.
It is therefore very likely that number 10 will have to forfeit the gathering of the XV of France, this Sunday in Marcoussis. The Blues will begin preparations for the first test match of the November tour, the explosive revenge against the South African world champions, on November 8 at the Stade de France.
Towards a package against South Africa
A disappointment commensurate with his hopes. Matthieu Jalibert had an excellent start to the season with UBB, being able to claim a starting place against the Springboks. “I hope it is not serious for his thigh because he really deserves to participate in this international period after all the efforts he has made and his transformation also on a physical level”supported UBB manager Yannick Bru at a press conference.
In the group selected by Fabien Galthié, there would remain two openers, the Toulouse Romain Ntamack and the Bayonnais Joris Segonds. If the Bordeaux player’s withdrawal were to be confirmed, Rochelais Antoine Hastoy is in pole position to be called up.
