Away from the field since the elimination of the French team in the quarter-final of the World Cup, Grégory Alldritt should make his comeback with La Rochelle, Saturday December 30, for the reception at Stade Toulouse. The La Rochelle captain was sorely missed by his team, currently ninth in the league.
He had already resumed training, and it seems that the time for his big return has come: Grégory Alldritt should face Stade Toulouse, Saturday December 30, on the occasion of the 11th day of the Top 14. Like Rugbyrama had suggested it and since confirmed by our colleagues from L’Équipe, the third center line from Stade Rochelais should be on the scoresheet against Toulouse. Away from competition since last October 15 and the elimination of the French XV in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the maritime captain had decided – in agreement with his club – to take a break from rugby. If his resumption was planned for the beginning of January, it would seem that the shock against Toulouse – remake of the last championship final – added to the current difficulties of the Yellow and Black, slightly hastened his return.
La Rochelle needs him
In his absence, the double European champions did not really shine with two defeats to begin the defense of their double Champions Cup title and a ninth place in the championship. Alldritt’s ‘break’ does not explain all the current difficulties at Stade Rochelais, but his return can only be very good news, as the impact of the maritime rock is significant. The French international’s last club match dates back to June 17, 2023 and the Top 14 final. Then, Alldritt took a few days of rest before very quickly switching to preparation for the World Cup.
At the end of November, number 8 gave his news and already claimed to feel better: “I have less knee pain, I no longer have any problems with my shoulder or my hamstring. It was important to get rid of all that. I follow a daily physical program. I do everything to be in better shape a month ago.” Despite sluggish results, he was not overly worried about the club which revealed him at the highest level: “Of course, we must not let the gap grow too much, but we are eighth, seven points behind first (ninth 7 points from 6th place today, Editor’s note). The season is still long, there are still plenty of things going to happen.” With the suspensions of Teddy Thomas and Jonathan Danty, and the absences due to injury in recent weeks of Raymond Rhule, Pierre Bourgarit, Thierry Paiva, Matthias Haddad, and even Jack Nowell, the La Rochelle staff must deal with a reduced workforce in this delicate period of ‘after the World Cup. A success against Toulouse is therefore Waited at Deflandre to end the year well before starting 2024 with a move in Pau.
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