Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour
The Springboks will not have to face powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud this weekend after he withdrew from France’s tour to South Africa and Argentina.
The 22-year-old Stade Francais powerhouse injured his hamstring in training last Friday and is replaced in the touring squad by uncapped Bayonne centre Lionel Mazars.
The controversial centre – who made a sensational return to the France team during the Six Nations following the scandal he was involved in down in New Zealand – is the third big name player to pull out of the France squad.
Imanol Harinordoquy and Yannick Jauzion have both already withdrawn.
“It’s unfortunate for Mathieu, but injury is a part of our sport and I wish him a speedy recovery” said coach Marc Lièvremont.#
With thanks to frenchrugbyclub.com
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