Mounting injuries cast doubt on Ramos's availability for the Champions Cup semi-finals in Toulouse.
In the approaching clash on Sunday in Bordeaux, Toulouse faces a potential setback as star full-back and goalkicker Romain Ramos grapples with a nagging calf injury.
This unfortunate turn of events adds to the French team's growing injury concerns, with hooker Peato Mauvaka, scrum-half Antoine Dupont, and utility back Blair Kinghorn already side-lined due to injuries.
Dupont, who sustained a cruciate ligament injury during the Six Nations match against Ireland, is expected to stay on the sidelines till November. Meanwhile, Mauvaka, who is out with a knee injury, might miss the rest of the season. Kinghorn, dealing with a knee injury of his own, joins them on the sidelines.
If Ramos is forced to withdraw, versatile Argentinian three-quarter Juan Cruz Mallia could potentially take his spot, although Italian flier Ange Capuozzo is recovering from a right ankle injury and is expected to make an appearance.
Despite the numerous injuries, it's worth noting that Toulouse's roster includes several players who have contributed significantly this season. Yet, beyond Ramos, Mauvaka, Dupont, Kinghorn, and possibly the Doubts About Restes and Gboho, no new injuries have been reported as of May 2025[2][5].
Other injures of note, although not confirmed, include Zakaria Aboukhlal (right winger, with 7+2 goal contributions in 24 matches), Niklas Schmidt (midfielder, currently absent for an extended period), Rasmus Nicolaisen (center-back), Mark McKenzie (suspended center-back), and Noah Edjuma (suspended right winger), though these are disciplinary issues rather than injuries[5].
- Should Romain Ramos be unable to play due to his calf injury, Juan Cruz Mallia might fill the void as the full-back and goalkicker for Toulouse.
- Meanwhile, Toulouse is also missing Peato Mauvaka, Antoine Dupont, and Blair Kinghorn from their squad, as each of them is currently injured.
- In the European leagues, the sports community closely watches Toulouse as they compete in the Champions League, despite the numerous injuries affecting their team.
- In the upcoming 2025 season, Toulouse will be without the services of Zakaria Aboukhlal, Niklas Schmidt, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Mark McKenzie, and Noah Edjuma due to disciplinary issues, not injuries.
