Bordeaux-Begles: Jalibert already back in training

No date has been set for his return to competition.

The fly-half was injured on 20 September in the win over Stade Francais (40-10). Two days later he announced “four weeks out”, while the press reported six to eight weeks. On Tuesday he did a series of runs at varying intensity with a fitness coach, according to AFP. He will not travel to Gloucester on Friday (21:00 CET) for round one of the Champions Cup.

France in his sights

France face Fiji on 7 November in Lyon. Jalibert has played only three Top 14 games this season. Last season he scored 91 points in 15 Top 14 games, including 6 tries, and 5 tries in 8 Champions Cup games.

Coleman back, Penaud still out

Lock Adam Coleman, recovered from a shoulder problem, has rejoined the group. Damian Penaud, who has missed the last two Top 14 rounds, was not at training, nor were Cyril Cazeaux (hamstring) and Hugo Reus (concussion), both injured at Clermont.