A pipe coupling encapsulation assembly includes a repair coupling including an elastomeric seal, clamp members and one or more tightening elements for tightening the clamp members towards each other, and a grip member assembled in the repair coupling. The grip member is formed into an at least partially circumferential band. The band includes a plurality of pipe interface members with protrusions capable of digging into an outer surface of a pipe being sealed. The grip member includes a plurality of radially inner and radially outer bends. The pipe interface members and the protrusions are located at radially inward surfaces of the inner bends.