France lose second-row bruiser ahead of Bok clash

INJURY REPORT: France suffered a massive lock blow ahead of the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.

By Josh Raisey · Rugby365

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:27 PM

Key Things to Know

Emmanuel Meafou is set to be sidelined for up to three months with a knee injury.
The lock was injured in Toulouse's 29-23 Top 14 victory against Vannes.
Meafou will miss France's November matches against Fiji, South Africa, and Argentina.

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France and Toulouse lock Emmanuel Meafou is expected to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a knee injury against Vannes in the Top 14. The 28-year-old was injured during Toulouse's 29-23 victory following a tackle by teammate Rodrigue Neti.

Meafou's expected absence until December rules him out of France's November fixtures against Fiji, South Africa, and Argentina, as well as Toulouse's Champions Cup opener against Exeter Chiefs on October 18.

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