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Romain Ntamack shares positive update following ACL operation

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Thursday Aug 31, 2023

Following a frustrating injury for the French fly half, Romain Ntamack has shared a photo of himself post-operation after he underwent surgery on his ruptured ACL today.

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The photo shows the talented number 10 resting in his hospital bed, albeit with his thumb up and smiling. The caption reads: “Opération bien passée. À bientôt”, which in English roughly translates to “Operation went well. See you soon”.

Speaking ahead of his operation last Sunday, Ntamack did a TV interview with Canal+ following the Toulouse win over Montpellier.

“It’s going pretty well”, he said at the time. “I spent two simple weeks. Let’s say, I spent some holidays with my family and loved ones. They made me move on. Of course, I kept in touch with the friends of the XV of France and I am also very happy with their victory (versus Australia).

“I’m going to have surgery this Thursday so I can’t wait to start my own World Cup and get back on the pitch as soon as possible, without going too fast to avoid a relapse.

“There is always more serious, it remains only rugby. I’m lucky to be quite young and maybe be able to play another World Cup if I give myself the means, but it’s frustrating. I had given myself the means to participate and start on September 8. I was blessed in the final of the Top 14 two months ago, and today a twist of fate fell on me.

“I’m taking this injury to rest mentally and physically. It’s been a very long time since I cut. I will take all the positives to help my teammates at Stade Toulousain.

“I hope France go as far as they can. I have been watching all the games. I try to take a step back as much as possible so as not to feel sorry for myself. I will take as long as it takes but I will come back. It’s just one knee, I still have a long way to go.”

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