It was predictable, expected. It's now official. Teddy Thomas, the whimsical winger of Racing 92, will not be traveling to Scotland with the Blues on Sunday for the 4th day of the Six Nations Tournament.
Pointed out for his defensive errors after the victory (23-27) against Wales, 15 days ago, he was dismissed by the tricolor staff who communicated, this Thursday noon, the list of "14 players handed over available to their club under the agreement ”between the Federation and the Professional League (LNR). The Racingman held a wing in the first three games of the Six Nations Tournament.
Fabien Galthié and Raphaël Ibañez gave the list of 14 players who will be made available to their club under the FFR / LNR convention. #NeFaisonsXV
Here is the list of 14 👇 https://t.co/Ngzhyvhlle
Thomas was not included in the starting team during the last training sessions at the National Rugby Center located in Linas - Marcoussis (Essonne). In its place, the tricolor staff should bet on Clermontois Damian Penaud - 23 years old, 16 caps - who had missed the first three games after an injury to a calf.
This is a new episode which confirms the long and tumultuous history between the 26-year-old player, brilliant but sometimes unpredictable attacker, and the French team. He notably missed the last World Cup in Japan for a hamstring tear.
Impactful and efficient with his club since the start of the season - he is the third best scorer in the Top 14 (6 tries) and the best in the European Cup (6) - Teddy Thomas should meet his partners from the XV de France on Monday to prepare France - Ireland on Saturday March 21 at the Stade de France.