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Deux à trois mois d’absence pour Meafou, coup dur pour Toulouse et les Bleus

Le 2e ligne international Emmanuel Meafou va manquer de longues semaines avec son club mais aussi avec le XV de France en novembre, après avoir été touché au ligament latéral externe du genou gauche en fin de match à Vannes.…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:28 AM
Deux à trois mois d’absence pour Meafou, coup dur pour Toulouse et les Bleus
Key Things to Know
  • Emmanuel Meafou is expected to be sidelined for two to three months with a knee injury.
  • The Toulouse lock damaged the external lateral ligament of his left knee during the match against Vannes.
  • Meafou will miss France's international matches in November due to the injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toulouse and France lock Emmanuel Meafou faces two to three months out of action after sustaining a serious knee injury late in the match against Vannes. The second-row forward suffered damage to the external lateral ligament of his left knee, which rules him out for an extended period of club competition.

The injury represents a major blow for both Stade Toulousain and the French national team. As a consequence of the recovery timeline, Meafou is expected to miss the upcoming November test matches with the XV de France.

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