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France's Charles Ollivon Out for Season After Knee Injury

The former national team captain will miss the Six Nations tournament following a serious injury sustained during a club match.

  • Charles Ollivon, 31, sustained a right knee injury during Toulon's Top 14 victory over Racing 92 on January 4.
  • The flanker announced on Instagram that he will undergo surgery and aims to return next season.
  • Ollivon, capped 46 times for France, has faced multiple career interruptions due to injuries, including shoulder and knee ligament issues.
  • His absence adds to France's challenges, as center Gaël Fickou is also sidelined with a broken thumb.
  • France will begin their Six Nations campaign on January 31 against Wales at the Stade de France.
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