The France and Clermont prop has undergone surgery for a herniated disc in his neck and will be out for several weeks, the Auvergne club have announced.
At a press conference on Thursday, Fabien Galthié was sharply critical of France's changing room at Murrayfield. But a day later, the Scotland head coach was keen to answer him.
Wednesday's training session at Marcoussis has not yet delivered all the answers regarding the France XV to take on Scotland in the Six Nations this Saturday.
Lyon have confirmed the arrival of Argentina international prop Thomas Gallo ahead of next season. RCT, for their part, have extended hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi.
Round 22 of the Pro D2 closed on Friday evening with Vannes' comfortable win over Colomiers. Before that, there was suspense on just about every pitch.
The list of 42 players to prepare for the penultimate match of the Six Nations against Scotland has been revealed. With plenty of changes and absences.
A report from L'Equipe points to a possible departure for Antoine Hastoy, even though he is tied to La Rochelle until 2029. A Scotland fly-half has in fact been approached.
From rugby to football is but a short step. Olivier Magne announced on Tuesday on social media that he is joining Olympique Lyonnais as a mental performance coach.
La Rochelle have announced the arrival of two medical jokers while Aviron Bayonnais have confirmed the signing of international hooker Guillaume Cramont.
At just 24, Matthias Haddad-Victor might never have resumed his career because of a series of concussions. On Tuesday, Stade Rochelais announced that the back-rower has been given medical clearance to play again.
