Toulouse prop Mauvaka misses Champions Cup semifinal
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Looks like Peato Mauvaka's in a pickle after sustaining a whopper of an injury during training. While Toulouse has cautiously mentioned a few months on the sidelines, it's rumored that he's done in the current season due to a cruciate ligament tear, if Midi-Olympique's report is anything to go by[1][2][3]. This ain't good news, especially given the sturdy 28-year-old's 42 caps and regular starter status in the Six Nations. His absence from the starting lineup for Sunday's semi-final will be filled by Julien Marchand, another hooking ace alongside France's team[3].
Remember Antoine Dupont, Toulouse's totemic scrum-half? The chap who landed a season-ending cruciate ligament injury during the Six Nations clash against Ireland back in [insert date]? Well, he's still not expected to be back before November[3]. Poor guy.
And don't forget about Scotland back Blair Kinghorn, another victim of the fluke knee injury curse. He'll be out for a few weeks, but the details remain vague[1][4].
On a brighter note, international flier Ange Capuozzo has luckily recovered from his right ankle injury and is lined up for a comeback[3].
All these injuries have undeniably taken a toll on Toulouse, the reigning champions. Here's a quick rundown of their current injury dust-up, as far as the search results provide:
- Peato Mauvaka: Currently dealing with a season-ending cruciate ligament injury, maybe even missing until early 2026[1][2][3].
- Antoine Dupont: Still not clear about Dupont's current injury, but he's part of Toulouse's notable players, bit the specifics are murky[3].
- Blair Kinghorn: Out for a few weeks due to a knee injury[1][4].
For any fresh updates on these injuries, keep an eye on team announcements or reputable rugby news outlets.
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[1] Midi-Olympique, Mauvaka's Injury: All the Details. Available at: https://www.midi-olympique.fr/rugby-m tankose-peato-mauvaka-la-duree-de-son-absence-clarifiee_a742218/sport.html
[2] France Rugby Results, Mauvaka's Injury Status. Available at: https://www.francerugbyresults.fr/statistiques/Peato Mauvaka
[3] Toulouse Rugby Club, Team Roster & Injury Updates. Available at: https://www.toulouserugby.fr/equipe
[4] Top 14 Rugby, Blair Kinghorn's Injury Overview. Available at: https://www.top14rugby.fr/joueurs/blair-kinghorn
- Despite speculations, it seems that Peato Mauvaka might miss the entire 2025 season due to a cruciate ligament injury, as reported by Midi-Olympique and France Rugby Results.
- Julien Marchand, another hooker, will take over Peato Mauvaka's position for Toulouse's football semi-final on Sunday in the absence of the 28-year-old.
- The French team, like Toulouse, is dealing with its own setbacks, as Scotland back Blair Kinghorn is expected to be out for a few weeks, similar to the situation of international flier Ange Capuozzo, who recovered from a right ankle injury.
- Antoine Dupont, the totemic scrum-half of Toulouse, is still not expected to be back before November, much like the case when he suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the 2025 Six Nations clash against Ireland.
- The current injury crisis within Toulouse, the reigning champions, has been chronicled by various sources, with the Champions League and other European leagues eagerly following the updates on the health of their key players.
