Before Saturday's meeting (5:45 p.m.) at the Stade de France, counting for the second day of the Six Nations Tournament, and "as part of the agreement between the FFR and the LNR for the provision of players from professional clubs for the Six Nations Tournament 2022", fourteen players were released by the staff of the XV of France, meeting in Marcoussis, according to a press release from the FFR.
In difficulty with a thigh for several weeks, Jalibert, absent against Italy (37-10) on Sunday because deemed "too fair" by the management of the Blues, thanked his fans in a story on his Instagram account on Tuesday evening: " Thank you for your messages, we will come back as always".
According to several sources, the opening half of the UBB suffers from a slight muscle problem in one thigh.
He could be back for the 3rd day of the Tournament and the match of the Blues against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 26.
Bernard Le Roux (32, 47 caps) was returned to his Racing 92 club, which will play Saturday against Pau, in a late match for the 13th day of the Top 14.
The other players released by the Blues are the third lines Paul Boudehent, Yoan Tanga, Sekou Macalou and Ibrahim Diallo, the second line Thomas Lavault, the pillar Dany Priso, the opening halfs Léo Berdeu and Antoine Hastoy, the three-quarters Jules Favre, Matthis Lebel, Donovan Taofifenua and Tani Vili.
The XV of France faces Ireland on Saturday in a crucial match for the final victory between the two leaders in the standings (5 points) of the Tournament.
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