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Toulouse Olympique dominate France World Cup squad as English-born hooker among 19 Super League players named

For the first time in recent memory, it is not Catalans Dragons who dominate the French World Cup squad but instead Super League newcomers Toulouse Olympique, with Sylvain Houles’ side boasting eight of the 23 players bound for Australia. In…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Toulouse Olympique dominate France World Cup squad as English-born hooker among 19 Super League players named
Key Things to Know
  • Toulouse Olympique boast eight players in France's 23-man World Cup squad, surpassing Catalans Dragons.
  • The 23-man squad features 19 Super League players, including Hull FC hooker Amir Bourouh.
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Siegwalt is the only NRL representative named in the squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toulouse Olympique dominate France's 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, providing eight players to head coach Laurent Frayssinous' selection. In total, 19 of the 23 selected players compete in Super League, marking the first time in recent memory that Toulouse has surpassed Catalans Dragons' representation in the national side. English-born Hull FC hooker Amir Bourouh is among those named in the squad bound for Australia.

Catalans Dragons provide six players, led by the retiring Benjamin Garcia, while Mathieu Jussaume headlines the Toulouse contingent. South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Siegwalt serves as the squad's sole NRL representative. France will begin their tournament campaign against Samoa on October 16, followed by pool matches against England and Lebanon.

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