Pro D2. FCG will start 2023 without Jose Madeira

Pro D2.  FCG will start 2023 without Jose Madeira

For Jose Madeira, the second half of 2022 will be particularly rich, with eight Pro D2 matches played with FC Grenoble (including six) and also a victory with Portugal in November’s Dubai Qualifying Tournament, Synonymous with an authenticated ticket for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

However, recently, the Portuguese second line (21 years) played with the protection of his left hand, to mitigate the harmful effects of a ligament injury that impeded his movements. And although he played two games in November (Biarritz13-13; And the in Mont-de-Marsan19-32), he knew the process was inevitable.

Calculated unavailability, to go back in time

With the agreement of his club, Madeira underwent surgery on Monday, December 12 to resolve his injury to his left hand. The operation went well, but he would inevitably be off the field for several weeks; Between six and seven, depending on the medical diagnosis.

So the Portuguese second line will miss the January meetings in Pro D2: in Provence Rugby (January 6) and against Carcassonne (January 13) and, possibly, in Aurillac (January 27).

But, at the very least, it will be restored to face the return stage competition; Starting with the fifth block of the tournament, which will have six consecutive days (from the end of January to the beginning of March), which will be the main course for the 2022-2023 season.

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