The Stade Rochelais second-rower, a native of Deux-Sèvres, has been called up to the national rugby center in Marcoussis.
The French XV squad saw a notable addition this Monday, November 2, 2026. Charles Kante Samba, a 21-year-old second-rower playing for the Rochelais side, joined the national team’s preparation at Marcoussis. This call-up comes ahead of the home fixture against Fiji, scheduled for next Saturday, November 7, in Lyon.
Originally from Surin in the Deux-Sèvres department, the French international continues his rise in the top tier of French rugby. His presence at the national training center demonstrates the confidence placed in players emerging from professional clubs by the technical staff. This kick-off phase aims to optimize collective performance before the high-stakes encounter against the Pacific island nation.
The current international calendar imposes strict gathering phases to ensure team cohesion. Selected players are working in synergy with the coaching staff to refine defensive and offensive strategies. For Kante Samba, this camp represents a key step in his trajectory, marking his entrenchment within the national squad framework.
The match against Fiji is expected to be decisive in the season's momentum. Expectations are high, both on the sporting front and for consolidating the team's structure. Attention now turns to the group's ability to convert this preparation into concrete results during the upcoming fixture in Lyon.
Originally from Surin in the Deux-Sèvres department, the French international continues his rise in the top tier of French rugby. His presence at the national training center demonstrates the confidence placed in players emerging from professional clubs by the technical staff. This kick-off phase aims to optimize collective performance before the high-stakes encounter against the Pacific island nation.
The current international calendar imposes strict gathering phases to ensure team cohesion. Selected players are working in synergy with the coaching staff to refine defensive and offensive strategies. For Kante Samba, this camp represents a key step in his trajectory, marking his entrenchment within the national squad framework.
The match against Fiji is expected to be decisive in the season's momentum. Expectations are high, both on the sporting front and for consolidating the team's structure. Attention now turns to the group's ability to convert this preparation into concrete results during the upcoming fixture in Lyon.
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Source: Ouest-France