PARIS (AP) — Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert gave injury-hit France a boost when he was selected Sunday in a larger 42-man squad for next weekend's Nations Championship match at home to Argentina.
Jalibert suffered a right thigh tear playing for Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 league on Sept. 20 but has recovered quicker than expected.
His return is a boost for coach Fabien Galthié, who has coped with injuries in the backs department to experienced flyhalf Romain Ntamack, fullback Thomas Ramos — who can also double up as a No. 10 — and backup flyhalf Antoine Hastoy.
Despite the injuries, France stunned four-time World Cup winner South Africa…
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