The list of injured is growing at CA Brive. Three executive players will be absent for several months. Prop Luka Japaridze suffered a cruciate ligament rupture in his knee during the match against Perpignan on Saturday 10 September. The Georgian was operated on Tuesday, September 20 and could come back only at the end of the season.
Setareki Bituniyata must also undergo an operation. He will be absent between three and six months from the Top 14 pitches. Finally, Tevita Ratuva, the 2nd line, fractured two fingers during the match against USAP. He will remain in the background at least until the end of the year.
CA Brive travels this Saturday to Castres for the 4th day of the championship.