He is the main surprise of this list of 42 players unveiled on Tuesday by the coach of the XV of France. In addition to the hard core of this team, which includes ASM winger Damian Penaud (25 years old, 28 caps), Fabien Galthié has therefore chosen to call the young Clermont pillar Daniel Bibi Biziwu (20 years old) to prepare for this Tournament. 2022 which must be played from February 5 to March 19.
The young player had been integrated last year into the France under-20 team, but never made his debut with the Bleuets, kept at the time in the pro workforce of ASM in bad shape. of pillars.
For center Tani Vili, there were also several missed opportunities with the XV of France. Already called by the coach, he is still waiting to know his baptism of fire on the ground. With Daniel Bibi Biziwu, they will be the youngest of this selection.
The three Clermont players must join the France group for a preparation course which will begin next Monday in Aubagne.