Vakatawa re-called into France Rugby World Cup squad to replace Doumayrou

Fiji born France based player, Virimi Vakatawa has been re-called into the France Rugby World Cup squad to replace Geoffrey Doumayrou who was ruled out last Thursday after picking up a leg injury in training.

The 27‑year‑old has been out of favour with France Coach Jacques Brunel for a considerable length of time, earning the last of his 17 Test caps for France in the Six Nations win over Scotland in Edinburgh in February last year.

🔴 #XVdeFrance : Suite au forfait de @doumgeof jeudi dernier et après des examens médicaux confirmant sa disponibilité, @vvakatawa rejoindra demain le groupe France pour la préparation à la @RugbyWorldCupFR #RWC2019 #NeFaisonsXV pic.twitter.com/hU6qPSJGqR

— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) August 20, 2019

Vakatawa’s inclusion for the final squad further highlights how Fijian‑born players are set to have a part to play at the Rugby World Cup in Japan with other nations.

He is expected to feature for France when they take on Scotland next Sunday.

[Source:RugbyPass]

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