# Gaël Fickou transfer to RC Toulon

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gal-fickou-transfer-to-rc-toulon
> Updated: 2026-09-04T16:47:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

French rugby centre Gaël Fickou signed with RC Toulon in August 2026 after spending ten years at Racing 92. The move was intended to revitalize his form and potentially secure a spot on the France national team for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

By September 2026, Fickou was named as one of the club’s designated captains for the season opener against Bayonne. He joined a three-man captaincy rotation alongside David Ribbans and Lewis Ludlam as the club began its Top 14 campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Gaël Fickou named captain for Toulon's season opener

Gaël Fickou returns to his formative club, Rugby Club Toulonnais, as captain for their Top 14 season opener against Bayonne.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gal-fickou-named-captain-for-toulons-season-opener

### 2026-08-05: Gaël Fickou joins RC Toulon Toulon aiming for France World Cup comeback

Gaël Fickou signs with RC Toulon to boost his form and aim for a France comeback at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, emphasizing club performance over national selection.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gal-fickou-joins-rc-toulon-toulon-aiming-for-france-world-cup-comeback

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