France’s injury crisis eased as playmaker makes timely return after Springboks victory

Planet Rugby understands that Matthieu Jalibert is expected at Marcoussis to prepare for next Saturday night’s Test against Argentina.

His return comes at just the right time for France, whose fly-half options have been decimated by injury, despite Maxime Lucu’s brilliant performance against the Springboks last night in Paris.

We understand that Jalibert, who has been out for nearly two months, will return to the French training camp early next week as France prepare to host Argentina on Saturday evening at the Stade de France.

Matthieu Jalibert returns

The news will be welcomed by Fabien Galthié, whose options at 10 have