Galthie challenges back-up flyhalves to take their chance

Antoine Hastoy and Matthieu Jalibert are in the running to replace Romain Ntamack when the hosts open the tournament against New Zealand in Paris on Sept. 8.

CHALLENGE SET: France coach Fabien Galthie has challenged his back-up flyhalves to step up and seize the opportunity after injury robbed the team of first choice Romain Ntamack for next month’s World Cup. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

France coach Fabien Galthie has challenged his back-up flyhalves to step up and seize the opportunity after injury robbed the team of first choice Romain Ntamack for next month’s World Cup.

Antoine Hastoy and Matthieu Jalibert are in the running to replace Ntamack when the hosts open the tournament against New Zealand in Paris on Sept. 8.