Flanker Anthony Jelonch will captain France against Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup match on Thursday after making a speedy recovery from knee surgery.
LILLE, France — Flanker Anthony Jelonch will captain France against Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup match on Thursday after making a speedy recovery from a knee surgery.
Hopes were slim that the Toulouse player with 25 selections would be able to feature at the tournament in his home country when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Feb. 26 during a Six Nations match against Scotland. But the powerfully-built Jelonch recovered quickly and was handed the team’s captaincy for Thursday’s match in the northern city of Lille.
After the hosts opened the tournament with an impressive 27-13 win against the All Blacks last week, France coach Fabien Galthie decided to rotate his players and make 12 changes. Only Cameron Woki, Yoram Moefana and wing Gabin Villiere retained their starting spot. Jelonch underwent surgery on March 6. He scored two tries during the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2022 and previously captained France during a tour in Australia in 2021.Melvyn Jaminet, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Arthur Vincent, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villière, Antoine Hastoy, Maxime Lucu; Anthony Jelonch , Sekou Macalou, Paul Boudehent, Romain Taofifenua, Cameron Woki, Dorian Aldegheri, Pierre Bourgarit, Jean-Baptiste Gros.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ecuador busca potenciar ataque para recibir a Uruguay que llega entonado por el triunfo ante ChileEcuador modificará su esquema en el mediocampo para generar más volumen de juego y ataque cuando el martes reciba a la entonada Uruguay por la segunda fecha de las eliminatorias sudamericanas.
Read more »
Colts' Anthony Richardson scores first touchdown of NFL careerIndianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson scored his first touchdown in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday.
Read more »
Colts rookie Anthony Richardson runs for first career TDThe rookie out of Florida scored from 2 yards out for Indianapolis.
Read more »
At Anthony Rubio’s Canine Couture NYFW show, humans are the accessoriesThe canine models came from all walks of life, including shelters, rescue groups and social media stardom.
Read more »
Farruko, Grupo Frontera, Marc Anthony & More to Perform at 2023 Billboard Latin Music AwardsBanda Carnaval, Eddy Lover, La Factoría, Nicki Nicole, Pepe Aguilar, Sky Rompiendo, Sofía Reyes, Ximena Sariñana and Yng Lvcas are also among the performers at this year’s awards show.
Read more »