Marcoussis (France) (AFP)
Anthony Belleau and Vincent Rattez, the two reservists of the XV of France who were not selected for any of the three preparation matches for the World Cup, are "very disappointed", admitted Tuesday the center Sofiane Guitoune, holder him to face Italy Friday.
"Of course they are very disappointed, it was hard for them today," said three-quarter Toulouse (30 years, 6 selections) after the announcement of the composition for the final match of preparation , the last step before the announcement of Monday's group of 31 players for Japan (September 20 - November 2).
"I did not know Vincent Rattez and we got a lot closer, he's a great guy Last week, we had a blow on the head when we were told we were not in the team (to face Scotland in Edinburgh, where Guitoune finally replaced Wesley Fofana, package, Ed) and again a little more this week, he hoped to play, "added Guitoune, which will chain a second tenure in the center.
"But he, Belleau, all the guys give themselves to the training and as you say, it does not say that there is not a wounded," added the N.13.
The four other reservists from the 37-man group, Charles Ollivon, François Cros, Romain Taofifenua and Cyril Baille had their chance during these three warm-up matches. Highly visible in the win against Scotland (32-3) in Nice, Ollivon and Cros could even shake the hierarchy in the third row.
Belleau (23, 12 caps) is the third opener behind Camille Lopez and Romain Ntamack. Rattez (27 years, 2 sel.) Did not have a chance despite his versatility rear-winger.
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