Ntamack, the big announcement

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ntamack, the big announcement

Forfeited for the 2023 World Cup, Romain Ntamack announced this Thursday on his social networks that he had successfully undergone knee surgery.

It is a terrible blow for the XV of France. Injured on August 12 during the Blues’ second warm-up match against Scotland (30-27), Romain Ntamack was forced to forfeit the 2023 World Cup.

Victim of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee, the opening half of the Stade Toulousain had surgery as planned this Thursday, August 31. ” Brand new knee. Operation went well. See you soon “, wrote Romain Ntamck via his social networks. A message accompanied by a photo of him on his hospital bed, all smiles with a thumbs up.

Return planned for next spring

Operated at the Médipôle clinic in Toulouse by surgeon Vincent Pineau, a specialist in this type of trauma, according to the newspaper The Team, Romain Ntamack will still have to wait to find the competition. Indeed, it should not make its return before next spring.

To replace Romain Ntamack, Fabien Galthié first trusted Antoine Hastoy against Fiji, before aligning Mathieu Jalibert for the last preparation match for the XV of France against Australia. The latter should also start alongside Antoine Dupont for the opening match of the World Cup against New Zealand.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.