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Michalak doubtful for Six Nations Michalak ruled out of Six Nations
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France fly-half Frederic Michalak could miss the Six Nations after rupturing an interior ligament in his right knee. France fly-half Frederic Michalak will miss the Six Nations after rupturing an interior ligament in his right knee.
Michalak, who had only just returned from two months out, suffered the injury in Toulouse's domestic league win over Bourgoin on Friday. Michalak, who had only just returned from two months out, suffered the injury in Toulouse's domestic league win over Bourgoin last Friday.
The player, who must now decide whether to have surgery on his knee, is likely to be out for three or four months. The player will now undergo surgery on Friday, which will leave him sidelined for at least four months.
Meanwhile, France captain Fabien Pelous will miss Saturday's Test against New Zealand with a rib injury.Meanwhile, France captain Fabien Pelous will miss Saturday's Test against New Zealand with a rib injury.
The 32-year-old lock, who would have earned a record-equalling 111th French cap in the Stade de France game, picked up the injury in Saturday's 47-3 defeat to the All Blacks. The 32-year-old lock, who would have earned a record-equalling 111th French cap in the Stade de France clash, picked up the injury in Saturday's 47-3 defeat to the All Blacks.
Pelous will be replaced in the 22-man squad by uncapped Clermont Auvergne player Loic Jacquet, while Raphael Ibanez is set to take over the captain's armband. Pelous will be replaced in the 22-man squad by uncapped Clermont Auvergne player Loic Jacquet, who is likely to be on the bench with Lionel Nallet promoted to the starting line-up.
Wasps hooker Raphael Ibanez is set to take over the captain's armband.