The XV of France beat South Africa this Saturday evening, in Marseille: 30-26, for its second test match of the autumn tour. A meeting that caused a lot of damage on the French side. The left pillar of Stade Toulousain Cyril Baille notably came out in the 31st minute of play.
“The first diagnosis raised fears of an inguinal hernia and the possibility of surgery“, explains the French Rugby Federation (FFR). But the news is “reassuring“.”Additional examinations will be carried out in the coming days to find out the duration of his unavailability.“, adds the Federation. Cyril Baille has also been transferred to the hospital of Provence, in Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône).
Three Toulousains will miss the last match at the Stadium
Center three-quarter Jonathan Danty suffered a fractured orbital floor early in the game and second line Thibaud Flament suffered a concussion. For the last match of the autumn tour, in Toulouse, against Japanthe Blues should also do withoutAntoine Dupontsanctioned with a red card for having jostled in the air the winger of the Springboks Cheslin Kolbe.