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Raphael Lakafia has emerged as a young, talented backrow player who will provide serious competition to his more experienced colleagues. Primarily a number eight, Lakafia uses his 6ft 4in frame to burst his way over the gainline. A product of Biarritz’s successful academy system, Lakafia is the son of former French javelin champion Jean-Paul Lakafia.

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World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from a broken thumb to take his place in the Toulon team for Friday’s European Challenge Cup final versus Lyon in Marseille.

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Maro v Eben head-to-head confirmed: Saracens and Toulon name teams

England talisman Maro Itoje is set to renew his rivalry with Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth as they have been respectively named at No4 by their clubs Saracens and Toulon for this Saturday night’s Challenge Cup semi-final in France.

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Leinster make four Champions Cup changes for Toulon following their latest PRO14 title success

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