France has bolstered their Six Nations squad ahead of their championship opener against Ireland on 5 February, with Toulouse lock Joshua Brennan added to Fabien Galthie's side. The Dublin-born player will replace his club-mate Thibaud Flament in the France set-up due to a scheduling clash, with Flament opting out of the match to attend his wife's fertility treatment.
Brennan has made a significant impact for Toulouse this season, starting nine games and coming off the bench in three more. He has also shown versatility by playing in both the front row and back row, demonstrating potential as a depth option for Galthie's squad.
Despite being a relatively new face on the international stage, Brennan has already made his France debut against New Zealand in July. The 24-year-old lock has been a regular starter at Stade Ernest Wallon this season, and his addition to the France squad marks an interesting development in the lead-up to the Six Nations tournament.
Brennan's family ties also add a new layer of interest to his inclusion in the team, as he is the son of former Ireland second row Trevor Brennan. While his father played for the Irish national team between 1998 and 2001, it remains to be seen whether Joshua will follow in his footsteps or carve out his own path at international level.
With Galthie's squad looking to address key position areas ahead of the Six Nations, the addition of Brennan presents an opportunity for France to bolster their depth and competition.
Brennan has made a significant impact for Toulouse this season, starting nine games and coming off the bench in three more. He has also shown versatility by playing in both the front row and back row, demonstrating potential as a depth option for Galthie's squad.
Despite being a relatively new face on the international stage, Brennan has already made his France debut against New Zealand in July. The 24-year-old lock has been a regular starter at Stade Ernest Wallon this season, and his addition to the France squad marks an interesting development in the lead-up to the Six Nations tournament.
Brennan's family ties also add a new layer of interest to his inclusion in the team, as he is the son of former Ireland second row Trevor Brennan. While his father played for the Irish national team between 1998 and 2001, it remains to be seen whether Joshua will follow in his footsteps or carve out his own path at international level.
With Galthie's squad looking to address key position areas ahead of the Six Nations, the addition of Brennan presents an opportunity for France to bolster their depth and competition.
just thought about it, if a player has to opt out of a match because his wife is going through fertility treatment, doesn't that kind of thing affect a team's squad chemistry? 
... but hey, gotta give him credit, he's already made a france debut and all that... family ties are always interesting tho, like who wouldn't wanna follow in their dad's footsteps? 
... will joshua live up to the brenton name or make his own way? time will tell 
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, and i gotta say, it's a pretty cool move! having someone with his skills and versatility could bring some fresh energy to the team... plus, it's awesome that he's getting the opportunity to play for his birth country, even if it is in a different league 
. can't wait to see how he does on the pitch! 
The scheduling clash that got Thibaud Flament out of the match is bummer, but I guess his wife's fertility treatment takes priority 
! France just got a major boost w/ Joshua Brennan joining the squad 
! He's only 24 but already making waves in Toulouse 
! His versatility is insane 
, can play front row or back row 
. Galthie's squad needs more depth & competition 
. Maybe Josh will follow his dad's footsteps 
️ but we'll have to see 
. One thing for sure, Brennan's gonna bring the heat 
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. I love how he's shown versatility in both front row and back row - it's like he's got a superpower 
! Maybe this is the year they dethrone Ireland and take the top spot? Fingers crossed for a thrilling tournament ahead 
!
Anyway, on the bright side, Toulouse lock Joshua Brennan does seem like a solid addition to Fabien Galthie's squad. Nine games started and three off the bench isn't bad for a guy playing in all positions... that's some versatility right there! 
especially with breannan bringing some fresh talent & versatility to the table 
back in the day! I mean, can you imagine being that kid? 
what's the point of even having international rugby if everyone's just gonna be related?