Racing 92 injury concerns ahead of Top 14 playoff against Pau

Racing 92 secured a 31‑20 win over Stade Toulousain to clinch a Top 14 semi‑final spot, but three key players – lock Ibrahim Diallo, prop Gia Kharaishvili and winger Wame Naituvi – left the match with muscle injuries. The club will conduct further medical examinations on Monday to determine their availability for the upcoming playoff against Section Paloise.

Pau, fresh from a 71‑35 victory over Montauban, will host the tie. Coach Sébastien Piqueronies has kept most of his squad fit, with only lock Reece Hewat ruled out and Australian centre Jack Maddocks doubtful after the Montauban game. The Béarnais hope the relative freshness of their roster will give them an edge over a Racing side that has been forced to expend more energy in its final league match.