Top 14. Lam, Wookie…. 5 recruitment failures by the end of the first leg of the tournament

the The first step the top 14 Finished, Toulouse The team that did the best. This Christmas period, even if there is no truce, it is time to draw the first balance sheets. after detection Top 5 rookiesAnd the Rugby News introduce yourself 5 recruiting failures Mid-season (it’s a list, not a rating, editor’s note).

Ben Lam (Montpellier)

He looks far from the winger who caused controversy in duels for two years with Bordeaux Biglis. Admittedly, the New Zealander isn’t the most consistent player, but his physique and high speed have landed him among the top 14 clients.

Montpellier He wanted to bring muscle to his own three-quarter line, but also qualities at the end near the opponent’s line. Ben L He only played 6 matches, scoring only 2 small tries. On defense, he wasn’t always so flawless in his putting.

Jeremy Senzel (Toulon)

in La Rochelle, Jeremy Senzel Admit it’s the ultimate Swiss Army Knife. On the field, he is a man who feels the game, intelligent, technical and present in defence. when he decided to return Toulonwe thought RCT had done Very clever recruiting.

If he was often aligned (11 games, 9 holders), and in particular in the middle, the Nice native did well. Far from expectations. He’s not shy about the job, but there have been a few actions where he stood out. Too bad, because it has everything good.

Ihia Ouest (Toulon)

Toulon have “sacrificed” carbonyl and Belleau for giving him as much space as possible in No. 10. ehya west Don’t even get bothered by the competition for the position. The 2022 European champions did not convince with La Rochelle in their first matches, with RCT even changing the wicket of Baptiste Cerin to 10th over in some matches. so by saying.

In November, FC Var took the opportunity to beat the club Welsh international Dan Biggar. A strong signal that points to less playing time for the New Zealand player, who is capable of doing the best, but also disappointing.

Cameron Walkie (Racing 92)

Leaving De Bordeaux Biglis caused an uproar: with one year left on his contract, Cameron Walkie Departure request. pointing to By Christophe Aureus, he had chosen the district of Paris, where he belonged, and Race 92.

In this early part of the season we never saw Wookie from the France team in a Ciel-et-Blanc jersey. get to know him Himself at the beginning of November, when he was with the Blues: “It’s up to me to be better and adapt, he’ll come, I’ll ask you to be patient.” There has been a little better since then, before a very sad version when he played against Stade Français just before Christmas. Here is the one who owes a sweet revenge from the second part of the tournament.

Julien Herretto (Clermont)

He had to go back to Claremont. For now, Agen and Toulonnais leave ASM supporters dissatisfied. The France international (one pick), in addition to being injured for several weeks, had no effect on his team’s game. Offensively, it made almost no difference, and defensively, Julian Hereto She was frantic. Contrary to what is expected from the center.

It was quotable Warrick Gillant (Racing 92), Leon Nakarawa (Castries), Teddy Thomas (La Rochelle), Mathieu Hirigoyen (Stea Français).

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