Two days after the victory over South Africa (30-26), the management of the France team unveiled, Monday, November 14, the composition of its group to face Japan on Sunday. A collective remodeled after the physical fight against the Springboks.
For Jonathan Danty, more fear than harm. The center three-quarters, released prematurely after being hit in the head, “does not suffer from any fracture” according to a press release from the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
Jonathan Danty “will be back in the France group tonight [lundi] in Marcoussis, and remains selectable for the match on Sunday, November 20, 2022 against Japan at the Stadium of Toulouse”adds the FFR.
On the other hand, Cyril Baille, released half an hour into the game against the Springboks (hit in the groin), will not be in the game on Sunday against the Japanese, just like Thibaud Flament, who did not respond favorably to a concussion protocol, and captain Antoine Dupont, suspended.
To cope with these absences, 17 players were called up to join Fabien Galthié’s group of 42, including left prop Dany Priso (Toulon), second-line Florent Vanverberghe (Castres) and scrum half Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92). The latter, aged 20, had already been called up for the last summer tour in Japan, but he did not come into play then.
The 17 new players called up
Forwards : Alexandre Bécognée (Montpellier), Clément Castets (Stade Français), Dylan Cretin (Lyon), Jordan Joseph (Pau), Thomas Lavault (La Rochelle), Dany Priso (Toulon), Yoan Tanga (La Rochelle), Florent Vanverberghe (Castres ), Florian Verhaeghe (Montpellier)
Rears : Pierre-Louis Barassi (Toulouse), Pierre Boudehent (La Rochelle), Anthony Bouthier (Montpellier), Ethan Dumortier (Lyon), Samuel Ezeala (Clermont), Émilien Gailleton (Pau), Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92), Alivereti Raka (Clermont)