It was a series of injuries which affected the first Top 14 meeting of the year 2025. This Saturday January 4, RC Toulon hosted Racing 92 in the Var, however, if the offensive festival took place, it was accompanied by its share of injuries. handicapping the XV of France, three French internationals were affected.
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Ollivon, new blow for the Blues
First of all, the most prolific forward in the history of the French XV, Charles Ollivon (46 caps), is possibly the victim of a major injury. On the action of Tuicuvu's first try (6ᵉ), the third line handed over to Baptiste Serin after contact and seemed to hurt his right knee in his fall.
On the ground, he quickly touches his joint and the trainers arrive. Unable to walk alone, they helped him leave the field. According to initial information, disclosed by Canal+, a knee sprain would be suspected first. Additional examinations must be carried out in the following hours and days, as a rupture of the cruciate ligaments is also suspected.
Unless there is a pleasant surprise, Charles Ollivon's participation in the next Six Nations Tournament already seems compromised. As a reminder, the colossus of Basque origin has already suffered a serious injury to one of his knees. In June 2021, he suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligament in his left knee.
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Long list of injured for the XV of France
Just before half-time, the hooker Teddy Baubigny (3 selections) also had to give up his place. Although the nature of his injury was not specified, the player was seen limping when leaving his teammates.
On the Racing 92 side, an international from the French XV also left with an injury. In the 50th minute, Thomas Laclayat (1 selection) made a charge with the ball in hand and visibly injured his upper body. He remained on the ground for several seconds before going out of bounds.
These three bad news are added to those of Danty and Fickou for the XV of France. Injured simultaneously, the two players who formed the iconic center pair of Fabien Galthié's first mandate will not be able to apply for the next VI Nations Tournament, at least not in its entirety.
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