La Rochelle back-rower Grégory Alldritt is returning to the XV de France training camp at Marcoussis after a year-long absence from the national team setup, as head coach Fabien Galthié manages a depleted squad for the upcoming November international fixtures. rfi.fr reported that the loose forward is positioning himself for selection ahead of the second phase of the autumn competition, which features a high-profile fixture against South Africa on November 13.
A Long Absence from Marcoussis
Alldritt last featured for Les Bleus in November 2025, when he captained the side against Australia in the continued absence of Antoine Dupont. Following that autumn window, the La Rochelle captain dropped out of the national team reckoning. rfi.fr noted that Galthié omitted him from the 2026 Six Nations Championship after judging his club performances insufficient at the time. A subsequent calf injury then sidelined him during the first block of the Nations Championship fixtures held in July.
With several senior squad members currently unavailable, Galthié has launched a broad evaluation of his player pool. Alldritt’s recall brings significant international experience back into the training environment as the coaching staff looks to solidify the back row.
Upcoming Fixtures and Squad Stakes
The immediate target for the returning loose forward is the November calendar, highlighted by the clash with the Springboks on November 13. France enters this autumn block needing leadership and physical presence in the pack following a series of injuries across the wider squad.
XV de France : Grégory Alldritt fait son retour pour préparer les matches de novembre https://t.co/s6ukC5zReQ
Alldritt’s reintegration into the Marcoussis training base marks a notable shift from the start of the year, when form and fitness kept him away from the national jersey. How quickly he regains his starting rhythm will shape Galthié’s selection choices for the remainder of the autumn campaign.
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