World Cup: Towards a surprise return for the French XV?

Injured in the thigh a week before the start of the World Cup, Paul Willemse was replaced by Bastien Chalureau in the France group. But although we no longer expected him, the Montpellier native would recover more quickly than expected and he could even make his return before long.

The XV of France is not spared from injuries. Before the start of the World Cup, Romain Ntamack, Cyril Baille or Jonathan Danty had been affected during the preparation matches. For his part, Paul Willemse had injured his thigh Montpellier. Fabien Galthié and his staff then decided to call Bastien Chalureau backup. A decision that caused a lot of talk due to the accusations of racism that the player faces. But good news has arrived for the XV of France since Paul Willemse should make a comeback.

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Willemse is better

Paul Willemse is recovering well from his injury. The 30-year-old second row continues his treatment and continues bodybuilding sessions. According to RMC Sport, he would have even found a smile in recent days. A smile which testifies to his optimism regarding a possible return to the group in the coming days. For that, Willemse must wait for one of his teammates to get injured. He doesn’t want to, but it would do his business well. RMC Sport specifies that he should be fit for the match against Italy. Fabien Galthié can therefore count on him if necessary.

“He remains among the players who can return”

The health manager of XV of France, Bruno Boussagol, was the first to announce the good news. “ Willemse? We are still following him with the staff. He is currently in Montpellier with whom we have daily exchanges. He’s going to start running again at the end of the week, he’s going to jog. Everything is going pretty well. He remains among the players who can return if there is an opportunity that presents itself “, he assured. It is therefore not impossible to review Paul Willemse with the XV of France in the coming days.