Charles Ollivon Suffers Knee Injury, Casting Doubt on Six Nations Participation
The Toulon captain was forced to leave the field during a Top 14 match, raising concerns about his availability for France's Six Nations opener.
- Charles Ollivon, captain of RC Toulon and former captain of the French national rugby team, exited the field injured during a Top 14 match against Racing 92 in the sixth minute of play.
- The injury occurred after a misstep during an offensive play, with Ollivon clutching his right knee and signaling he could not continue, raising concerns about its severity.
- Toulon's medical staff has suggested a possible knee sprain, but the full extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed pending further medical evaluation.
- The injury comes just four weeks before the start of the Six Nations tournament, where France is set to face Wales in their opening match on January 31.
- Ollivon's potential absence would be a significant blow to France's squad, which is already dealing with the injury of another key player, Gaël Fickou, who is sidelined with a broken thumb.