Emmanuel Latu-Meafou (born 12 July 1998) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Top 14 club Toulouse and the France national team.

Born in New Zealand to parents from Samoa, before moving to Australia where he was raised, he later obtained French nationality in 2023 and made his debut for his adoptive country in 2024.

"[6] After his agent reportedly sent footage of Meafou to French rugby clubs, they received several positive responses and offers before joining Toulouse's youth development system.

[8] During the 2022–23, Meafou became a regular starter in the Toulouse tight five, playing 23 games and emerging as the cornerstone of the Red and Blacks' scrum.

On 4 January 2023, he extended his contract with Toulouse until 2025,[9] before winning his third Bouclier de Brennus in the Top 14 final against La Rochelle on 17 June.

Being born in New Zealand to parents from Samoa, before moving to Australia as a young child, Meafou is eligible to play for all three countries.

[12] In April 2023, prior to making his debut for France, he was contacted by Eddie Jones to play for Australia ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

[18][19] Meafou is close to former Toulouse players Piula Faʻasalele, Joe Tekori, Jerome Kaino and Charlie Faumuina as well as current teammate Pita Ahki who helped him to acclimatize himself to France.