And if next Saturday, against Australia, the XV of France of rugby had in its ranks two players from the Paloise Section? The dream is possible, since the announcement this Sunday of the 14 players called up by the staff of the Blues to prepare for the first meeting of the autumn tour. Among the names, those of Jordan Joseph, the 3rd center line, and Émilien Gailleton, the 3/4, both winners – and scorers – with the Green and White this Saturday in La Rochelle (21-38
). Next course to pass for them, that of the “cut” in the middle of the week which will again reduce the tricolor group.
New chance for Joseph, first for Gailleton
For Jordan Joseph, it seems logical since he had been called last week. The staff of the Blues had preferred to leave him at the club, due to a slight pain in the ankle. On the lawn of Deflandre, the solid 3rd line, still looking for a first selection, showed that he was in full possession of his means. And what about the young 3/4 center, only 19 years old, and author of a double at the European champion. A performance in line with his previous outings, always convincing, and which therefore led Fabien Galthié and his assistants to summon Émilien Gailleton who is, we must not forget, the last captain of the XV of France under 20 .