Three days after the slap received against La Rochelle (13-31) in the European Cup, the Union got back to work on Tuesday morning. In the rain but with the desire to evacuate the frustration of a Champions Cup meeting where she was not up to it.
To begin the preparation for the third Atlantic derby of this month of April, the group benefited from several feedbacks. Absent from the field since the beginning of January and a dislocated shoulder, the rear Romain Buros participated in the entire session but he was protected from shocks, a sign that he is not yet fit to resume competition. Also protected, the center UJ Seuteni, who trained but still suffers from the ribs.
Crossover in the infirmary?
Thomas Jolmès, affected in the hamstrings at the beginning of March against Pau, seemed to him in full possession of his means and could apply for the trip to Charente-Maritime. Same thing for Geoffrey Cros, Ma’ama Vaipulu and Alban Roussel who missed the first leg. And for Yoram Moefana who had resumed suitable training last week.
– Justine Hamon
Matthieu Jalibert was also present. The fly half participated in the entire session. It remains to be seen whether the staff will relaunch him this weekend at the Deflandre stadium. Asked about this on Saturday evening, Christophe Urios, absent on Tuesday following a small physical glitch, replied in the negative.
Players coming in but others going out. In the absence of a coach during the traditional press briefing, no explanation for the absences of the day. Apart from the injured (Cazeaux, Vergnes-Taillefer, Petti, Uberti, Poirot), several players were not present on the field. Paiva, Cobilas, Picamoles, Woki, Trinh-Duc, Cordero, Bielle-Biarrey. Without knowing if they are spared or if they have joined the ranks of an infirmary which is struggling to empty.