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Matthieu Jalibert (born 6 November 1998) is a French rugby union player. His position is fly-half.

Early life

Jalibert was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a few miles west of Paris. He and his family lived in Noumea, in the overseas French territory of New Caledoniafrom 2004 and 2007, where his soldier father was stationed.

Jalibert joined CA Bordeaux Bègles on the family’s return to France. He moved up to the UBB (Union Bordeaux Bègles) as a teenager, and at 16 he played in the French under-18 championship, helping Bordeaux to the final.

Rugby playing career

Club

Jalibert currently plays for Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14.[1]

International career

Jalibert previously represented France in the U20 Rugby World Cup.

Jalibert was called up to the French national team for the first time ahead of France's opening 2018 Six Nations Championship match against Ireland, aged only 19, after 15 league appearances for Bordeaux Bègles.[2][3] He started in that game but had to come off in the 29th minute for Anthony Belleau due to a serious knee injury, which required a head injury assessment, in an eventual 13–15 home loss.[4]

Jalibert has competed with Romain Ntamack for the French fly half position.

International tries

International tries
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 14 November 2021 Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux, France  Georgia 15–3 41–15 2021 Autumn internationals
2 5 February 2023 Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy  Italy 24–27 24–29 2023 Six Nations
3 6 October 2023 Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France  Italy 36–0 60–7 2023 Rugby World Cup

References

  1. ^ "Matthieu Jalibert Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Irlande
  3. ^ "Ireland's CJ Stander wary of France debutant Matthieu Jalibert". The Guardian. 2018-02-01. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  4. ^ France-Irelande 13–15


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