Matthieu Jalibert (right) was promoted to first-choice France fly-half for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after an injury to Romain Ntamack
You feared for Matthieu Jalibert.
Left out of France's starting line-up for a game against Japan in November 2024, the extravagantly talented fly-half vented his frustration to attack coach Patrick Arlettaz and the team's mental skills staff.
Unfortunately for Jalibert, news of his dissatisfaction reached head coach Fabien Galthie.
"We had a long discussion. He told me he sensed I was not doing very well... that I could go home," Jalibert told newspaper Sud Ouest.
