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Emmanuel Meafou

Emmanuel Meafou
France
France
Emmanuel Meafou

Nationality

France

Age

28

Position

Lock

Height

203cm

Weight

140kg

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Emmanuel Meafou Stats

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Emmanuel Meafou Stats

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Emmanuel Meafou Performance Analysis

Six Nations 2026

Emmanuel Meafou featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Six Nations, representing France on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 2 wins and 1 loss.

France won the 2026 Six Nations, finishing with 4 wins from 5 matches.

Emmanuel Meafou played 223 minutes across the Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 88m with ball in hand, beating 5 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 36 tackles at a rate of 12 per game.

In the Six Nations 2026, Emmanuel Meafou completed 17 passes at an accuracy of 89%, contributing 0 try assists and making 52 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 90% was among the highest of any Lock's in the Six Nations.

He beat more defenders than any other Lock's in the Six Nations.

Nations Championship 2026

Emmanuel Meafou has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing France, with 2 wins and 0 losses.

France are currently 1st in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 2 of their 3 matches.

Emmanuel Meafou has played 97 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 42m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.

In the Nations Championship 2026, Emmanuel Meafou has completed 7 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 23 touches.

Top 14 2026/2027

Emmanuel Meafou has featured in 3 matches during the 2026/2027 Top 14 to date, representing Stade Toulousain, with 2 wins and 1 loss.

Emmanuel Meafou is representing Stade Toulousain in the 2026/2027 Top 14 season, who currently sit 1st in the table with 6 matches played.

Emmanuel Meafou has played 124 minutes across the 2026/2027 Top 14 so far. In attack he has made 24m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 15 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.

In the Top 14 2026/2027, Emmanuel Meafou has completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 80%, contributing 0 try assists and making 14 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 94% was among the highest of any Lock's in the Top 14.

Emmanuel Meafou Bio

Emmanuel Meafou is a New Zealand lock known for his technical skill within the game. He began his senior career in 2017 playing for Melbourne Rising before spending time with Warringah and NSW Country Eagles. In 2019, Meafou moved to Top 14 club Toulouse. Then, in 2023, he secured French nationality. Following this, he eventually joined the French national team in 2024. 

Meafou was born in New Zealand on 12 July 1998. He moved to Sydney at two years old and grew up in Ipswich, South East Queensland. He began playing rugby league when he was five, but switched to rugby union when he was 16. In 2015, he played in the Australian Schools Rugby Championship. 

In 2017 Meafou’s club career began with Melbourne Rising during the National Rugby Championship. One year later, he played for both Warringah and NSW Country Eagles. 

After struggling to secure a club spot in Australia, he received some positive responses from French clubs. As a result, he joined Toulouse’s youth development system. He then made his debut for the club in December 2019. 

The move has been highly successful for Meafou. Over the years he has achieved several honours with the club, including multiple European Rugby Champions Cup trophies and Top 14 titles. 

Despite being eligible to play for New Zealand, Australia and Samoa (through his parents), his love for France led him to join the French national team in 2024. He was first called up in March 2023 as an additional training player due to his ineligibility to play for the country at that time. 

He was offered a place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the Australian squad, but he declined this offer in order to represent France. 

After obtaining nationality, he joined the French national team for the 2024 Six Nations Championship. He didn't make his debut until March 2024, due to sustaining an injury which prevented his participation in the first three rounds. 

Meafou is a highly skilled lock who has given some outstanding performances throughout his career. We’re excited to see a lot more from him in the future. 

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