Victim of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments of the knee against Scotland during the Six Nations Tournament, Anthony Jelonch is visibly making great progress in his rehabilitation. Fabien Galthié had already expressed his surprise at the recovery speed of the 3rd line wing of Stade Toulousain last May: “I found him more solid than usual. They are exceptional players, they have an extraordinary capacity for recovery. Anthony is already in advance”.
This time, it was William Servat (the forwards coach of the XV of France) who appeared at a press conference on Tuesday to give news of the former Castres, and they are reassuring. “We also regularly on the phone, we know exactly where he is. He has retouched his maximum speed thresholds,” said the former international hooker. The Gersois is engaged in a race against time to give himself a chance to compete in the World Cup in France (September 8 – October 28).
The new right pillar of Racing 92 was the only player left out of the 42 selected for the World Cup, after the return of Bordeaux Sipili Falatea. “Thomas is still on our lists, even if he is not today in the 42. He is still part of the plans. […] He deserves to apply, he gave himself the right to be able to claim a selection. said Servat, praising his qualities.
Whether it’s Anthony Jelonch or Thomas Laclayat, the World Cup remains achievable pending the final list of 33 players for the competition which will be unveiled on August 21.
