France has revealed their 32-man training squad for their upcoming tour to South America to play against Argentina and Uruguay. Antoine Frisch, who plays for Munster, is among the players selected for the squad. Frisch, a talented centre, had his season cut short after a loss in the United Rugby Championship semi-final to Glasgow Warriors. Despite this setback, he is now focused on representing his country on the international stage.
Frisch will be joining Toulon for the 2024/25 season, but before that, he has the opportunity to showcase his skills during the upcoming three-match tour. Many fans in Ireland feel that Frisch should have been chosen for their national team, but France has seized the chance to secure his services for the future. Head coach Fabien Galthie has included Frisch in the squad of 19 uncapped players for a training camp in Marcoussis from June 17 to 22.
In addition to Frisch, there are 12 uncapped forwards in the group, including Hugo Auradou, Giorgi Beria, and Jordan Joseph, among others. The squad also features seven uncapped backs, such as Théo Attissogbe and Léo Berdeu. While some star players from top French clubs are busy with the Top 14 semi-finals, the selected players will be preparing for their matches against Argentina and Uruguay.
France’s tour will begin with a game against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, July 6, followed by another match in Buenos Aires on July 13. In between, they will face Uruguay in Montevideo on July 10. This tour will be a valuable opportunity for the new and inexperienced players to gain international experience and prove themselves on the field.
The squad for the training camp includes a mix of forwards and backs, with players like Demba Bamba, Baptiste Couilloud, and Arthur Vincent among those selected. Galthie has high hopes for these players and sees them as part of the future of French rugby. While some key players will miss the upcoming All Blacks tour, this presents a chance for the younger talents to step up and make their mark.
Overall, the selection of Frisch and other uncapped players shows France’s commitment to developing new talent and building a strong team for the future. The upcoming tour will test the skills and abilities of these players against tough opposition, and it will be interesting to see how they perform on the international stage. France’s rugby fans will be eagerly watching to see how the new additions to the squad fare in their upcoming matches.