Top 14. Romain Ntamack resumed training in Toulouse: present against La Rochelle?
By Clement Mazella
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This is THE big news for this Thursday, October 20 at Toulouse stadium : the international opener, Romain Ntamack, injured for several weeks in the right ankle, took part in today’s training. “He is in the group for this weekend”, even indicated the coach of the defense Laurent Thuery about the one who appears in the list of the 42 players of the XV of France called for the fall tour.
Thuery: “Ntamack is a different player”
Ntamack was injured during the 2e day of Top 14 to deal with Toulon (28-8) on September 10, and had been forced to leave his place after 26 minutes of play. An absence of 3 to 5 weeks had been mentioned, but given the upcoming deadlines, maximum precautions were taken with the Red and Black opener.
“Romain is in the recovery phase. What is certain is that he is a different player, so it requires different organization and management. I am firmly convinced and certain that the next time he returns to a rugby field, he will perform well, ”said Thuery.
Ntamack in the group against La Rochelle
Romain Ntamack, who trained today, is in the enlarged group of Stade Toulousain for the arrival of La Rochelle Sunday, October 23 (9:05 p.m.), for what constitutes the XXL clash of 8e Top 14 day. The two teams occupy the first two places in the standings.
Will NTK be aligned? Nothing is less sure. The risk could be great, especially with such an intense match coming up. Especially since behind, there is the international period. There have been exchanges in recent days between the coach of the XV of France, Fabien Galthieand the head coach of Toulouse, Ugo Molaas for the future management of the international n°10 and a possible release for the match against Bayonne the following week.
Of the 42 Blues selected for the November tests, 19 will be made available to their clubs to apply for the 9e day of Top 14. Ntamack will perhaps be in the lot to benefit from playing time before continuing the Australia-South Africa-Japan triptych.
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