He played in the subsequent matches against Ireland in Dublin and Italy in Rome.
He made another five appearances for France that year, playing in test matches against the Springboks, Australia, Canada and Tonga.
He did not play in the 2006 Six Nations Championship, but was selected for the mid-year tests against Romania and the Springboks.
On 28 February 2007, he signed a three-month deal with Sale Sharks.
After this he moved back to France and on to club US Montauban.
He signed a 2-year contract with Aironi for the 2010/2011 season.