The Toulouse opener will be away from the field for 3 to 4 weeks. He can hope to be back for the November tour of the XV of France.
Released before half-time of the match between Stade Toulousain and Clermont, Saturday evening at Ernest Wallon, Romain Ntamack complained of his lower right leg. With the fear of a serious injury to the Achilles tendon.
According to RMC Sportthe Toulouse opener had an MRI this Sunday and the diagnosis is less serious. He suffers from a small tear in his calf, for an estimated rest period of three to four weeks.
Too fair for France-Japan
The international, who has not worn the French XV jersey since a preparation match for the World Cup, against Scotland, on August 12, 2023, will be too tight for the first test match of the tour , against Japan, on November 9 at the Stade de France.
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On the other hand, he can hope to apply for the following ones, against New Zealand on November 16, then Argentina on November 22. The coach of the XV of France, Fabien Galthié, will reveal the list of 42 players selected for this tour in around ten days.
