Overview
- Flament confirmed he will not face Ireland on 5 February at the Stade de France.
- He disclosed the reason in L’Équipe after initially being listed as unavailable for “personal reasons” despite inclusion in a 42-man squad.
- He explained the assisted reproduction schedule is determined by the menstrual cycle and that delaying would add risk and stress.
- He hopes to be available for the Wales match on 15 February but offered no guarantee.
- France will turn to other second-row options, with Hugo Auradou among candidates alongside Paul Boudehent, Mickaël Guillard, Emmanuel Meafou, Charles Ollivon and Cameron Woki.