A nice confirmation for Melvyn Jaminet. The Catalan full-back was preferred to Rochelais Brice Dulin for the last phase of preparation for the fall match tests. This Wednesday Fabien Galthié published the list of 28 players who remain at Marcoussis this weekend and even if Jaminet only played half of the matches for his Top 14 debut this season, the Blues coach keeps his confidence in him. Melvyn Jaminet had been sparkling during the Australia tour last June.
Jaminet in Marcoussis, Oviedo in Argentina
Usap does not have two but three selected with Argentina now: Joaquìn Oviedo has also been called up.
The Argentinian 3rd line was called up by the Pumas on Wednesday to compensate for the busy infirmary of the national team. He will leave on Sunday after the match in La Rochelle with two other compatriots from Usap: Jeronimo De La Fuente and Bautista Delguy.
The four Usapistes could even find themselves on the field on November 6, since the 1st match will oppose the XV of France to the Pumas. In the meantime, the Catalans, last of the Top 14, are deprived of four players before the reception of La Rochelle on Saturday. The Rochelais who will undoubtedly come to Aimé Giral with a Dulin who could well be a little vengeful …