Injured in the calf on Sunday, the pillar of Lyon will be operated on this Friday, October 14. He won’t play again until January.
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The international pillar of Lyon Sébastien Taofifenua, suffered a tear in the left calf against Bordeaux-Bègles. He will be operated on this Friday and will be unavailable for three months, we learned from a source close to the Lyon club.
The 29-year-old (2 caps) was injured shortly before halftime in Sunday’s victory (36-21), on behalf of the 6th day of the Top 14. The left pillar had been replaced by Jérôme Rey (38th). Taofifenua participated in Lou’s first six matches, four of which as a starter. He won’t play again until January.
Lyon (10th, 13 pts) moves to Montpellier (4th, 15 pts), the reigning French champion, on Saturday, during the 7th day.