The two players were eagerly awaited within a team diminished by duplicates. For the derby against Castres, this Saturday at the opening of the 17th day of Top 14, Thibaud Flament (on the bench) and Emmanuel Meafou (starter) finally make their big returns.
The first had been absent since December 9 (foot injury), the second since January 20 (knee). The two second lines were summoned on Thursday to prepare for the next trip of the French XV to Wales.
Another return should be noted, that of the Englishman Jack Willis. A regular third-row winger, he will return to service with number 8.