The second row, expected in Marcoussis on Monday for the match against Japan on Saturday, suffered an orbital floor injury on Sunday in Bayonne in the Top 14. Questions are being asked about his possible withdrawal.
Bad news ahead for Fabien Galthié’s Bleus? Toulouse second row Joshua Brennan has been called up to the French national team to prepare for the first autumn test against Japan, but has suffered an orbital injury. Sunday at Bayonne in Top 14said the club’s management.
The 22-year-old played the entire match, which his team lost in the last minute (12-8), but is not expected to be able to return to Marcoussis, where he first stayed before being released mid-week.
The match, which was particularly intense, left its mark: England third row Jack Willis limped off injured in the 65th minute, and scrum-half Paul Graou suffered concussion.
On the Bayonnais side, captain and second row Arthur Iturria was forced to leave the field in the 8th minute, apparently with a left shoulder injury. “He’s a fighter, he’s not used to complaining or going out for a little boo-boo. I think it’s pretty serious.”said his manager Grégory Patat after the match.