XV of France: the second line of Stade Toulousain, Emmanuel Meafou, will not be eligible for the 2023 World Cup
The Australian second line, Emmanuel Meafou, trained in Toulouse, and who wishes to become a French international will not be able to do so before the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Emmanuel Meafou will have to take his troubles patiently. The 24-year-old Australian second line from Stade Toulousain has always said he wants to play for the France team. The colossus of 2.03m for around 145kg has been on French territory since November 2018. Trained in Toulouse, he notably carries the status of JIFF (Player from French training).
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The French media indicates that he will have to wait until November 2023 to be able to wear the jersey of the XV of France from now on, because this will mark his fifth consecutive year of residence on French territory. This is a new World Rugby rule, which came into force this year, on the eligibility of internationals.
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The 2nd line of Toulouse Emmanuel Meafou, of Australian origin, will not be able to play the 6 Nations tournament and the World Cup with the XV of France.
He can only be selected with the Blues after 5 years of residence in France, i.e. in November 2023. pic.twitter.com/mLtqmV7eMX– CANAL + Rugby (@CanalplusRugby) January 18, 2023