# Jalibert returns to France squad for Argentina test

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jalibert-returns-to-france-squad-for-argentina-test/
- Published: 2026-11-15T09:35:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T11:41:12+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/jalibert-returns-france-squad-argentina-test-6552801
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Jalibert returns to France’s 42-man squad.
- France face Argentina on Saturday.
- Injuries have depleted the flyhalf options.

## Summary

France have recalled flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert to their 42-man squad for Saturday’s Nations Championship test against Argentina, easing a shortage of players in the position. His return follows France’s narrow 21-19 win over South Africa, in which captain Antoine Dupont covered at flyhalf as part of an unconventional arrangement with scrumhalf Maxime Lucu.

Jalibert had injured his quadriceps in September and suffered a training setback last month, but has been cleared to play. France’s flyhalf options have been depleted: Jalibert, Thomas Ramos and Antoine Hastoy missed the November tests, while Romain Ntamack dislocated his left shoulder against Fiji on 7 November.

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