Top 14. Bamba and Gomez Kodela have been injured for several months: Leon finds a medical clown

supporters Lions It can breathe: LOU has found a replacement for France’s 15th international correct column, Dimba Bamba (24 years old, 25 caps), had surgery on his left knee, after a cartilage injury against Japan, and was out for about 6 months. This is Tonga International Feao Fotuaika (29 years old; 2 choices), recruited as medical joker.

Will reach LOU “as soon as possible”

The right shaft with solid measurements (1.86 m; 135 kg) comes from Queensland Reds (Australia), where he has played since 2019 (25 matches) and notably won Super Rugby Australia in 2021.

Originally from Australia, but a Tongan international, he celebrated his first selection with Ikale Tahi (Sea Eagles) last July, against Samoa and Australia A, during the Pacific Nations Cup. Feao Fotuaika will put his bags in the LOU “as soon as possible,” as the Rhone club points out in a press release, and thus will soon discover the French championship and the European Cup.

Francisco Gomez Cudilla and Fletcher Smith are also at the infirmary

Also note that Xavier Garbajosa and the Lyon staff will have to dispense with the services of the right column Francisco Gomez Cudela (37 years old, 22 selection), who underwent surgery for the public last week while participating in the 2022 rugby tournament with Argentina. “After returning to France soon for his recuperation, he should be off the field for two months,” explains LOU.

Finally, Rhone FC also revealed that it won New Zealand’s opening half Fletcher Smith (27), who arrived this summer as a medical clown for All Blacks team Lima Sopoaga, survived their pre-season game against Montpellier on Friday due to pain in his right thigh. An MRI done on Monday confirmed a “hamstring strain,” which would slow his readiness.

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