Nice (AFP)
The Japan horizon darkens for Paul Gabrillagues: the second line of the XV of France was Tuesday suspended six weeks for its clearing dangerous against Scotland Saturday (32-3), a sanction that compromises his participation in the Cup of the world in Japan (20 September-2 November).
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) is waiting for the official decision to possibly appeal with Gabrillagues, told AFP its vice president, Serge Simon.
But in the current state, the Parisian (26 years, 13 sel.) Will be requalified only on October 7, while the Blues have already played three of their four group games and will have to face England (12).
The coach of the Blues Jacques Brunel take the risk to take him anyway, while he has, with Romain Taofifenua, a substitute in the group of 37 retained to prepare for the World Cup?
Gabrillagues was cited for a dangerous clearing of the third Scottish line John Barclay in the 17th minute Saturday in Nice, where he was tenured for the first time since June 2018.
The independent disciplinary committee, which heard him on Tuesday in London, said Gabrillagues' shoulder was "in contact with the head" of Barclay, "unintentionally" but with "enough force" to hurt him. , according to the terms of the World Rugby press release.
Second row All Blacks Scott Barrett was suspended for three weeks for a shoulder load in the face of Australian Michael Hooper on August 10th.
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