Grégory Alldritt was not kept with the XV of France last week. Released by Fabien Galthié, he nevertheless has support.
The fall tour of the XV of France is about to begin. On November 8, Fabien Galthié’s men will begin with a shock against South Africa before continuing with an opposition against Fiji (on the 15th) and a final duel against Australia (on the 22nd). For the preparation of this triptych, the French coach made choices and certain players were sent back to their clubs last week, notably Grégory Alldritt. A decision not understood by everyone.
A member of the Blues for several years, the La Rochelle player was therefore not retained by Fabien Galthié. If this does not mean that he could not quickly reappear in the coach’s little papers, Grégory Alldritt himself admitted to having had a little difficulty in absorbing the blow. Sunday evening, after the victory of the Rochelais against Racing 92, he said on the microphone of Canal +: “ There were quite a few twists and turns and a lot of disappointment. I needed a little bit of love. »
A former international who became a consultant for the L’Équipe channel, Hugo Bonneval, for his part, expressed his incomprehension regarding the choice of Fabien Galthié in the case of the third center line.
“He is a key player on this team. He started at international level in 2018 and I believe it was the first time he was sent back to the club between periods since he returned to the French team. » Asked whether he understood the coach’s choice or not, he confirmed:
” No. I find it hard to tell myself that we can’t take advantage of such a player. »
Alldritt will return, according to Bonneval
However, Hugo Bonneval clearly understood Fabien Galthié’s way of working. “It’s the politics of the fit man. This is Fabien Galthié’s way of doing things today. » And to mention the one who is currently passing in front of Grégory Alldritt. “Mickaël Guillard, who will probably wear number 8 next weekend, did a big tour of New Zealand this summer. »
But the consultant returned to the Grégory Alldritt case.
“For me, it’s probably the best performing 8 in Europe for five years. He is a player who always has at least 15/20. » And to conclude with optimism: “I have no doubt that he will return to international level because France needs him. »
