Toulouse hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

The 27-year-old ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his side's 16-6 Top 14 victory over the league's bottom side Biarritz last week.

Ralepelle will undergo an operation soon. The club said it was too early to say whether they would bring in an emergency replacement for the season run-in.

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