Transfers – Racing checks Springbok’s Manie Libbok, things are moving up in Lyon: Midol’s indiscretion
The young opening half, Mateo Garcia (20), has extended his contract with the Bordeaux Beglis federation until 2025, as announced by the Girondins club last Friday. An Under-20 international, he has played eight matches in the 6 Nations Championship. He made his debut with Bordeaux in the 2021-2022 season. His first term came in February 2022 and he met against Racing 92, defeating 16-13. Garcia has played five matches this season.
On Friday, Brive announced on its social networks the extension of one of its executive directors. Versatile full-back Setariki Tuicuvu (27), who is capable of playing in the middle, wing and full-back, has extended his contract until 2025 with CAB. The announcement came a few days after the extension of the second line to Fijian Tevita Ratufa.
While Nick Abendanon will retire at the end of the season, Vanetti is looking for one or even two players for the No. 15 position. According to our information, the track to Carcassonnais, Clément Clavières, is of interest to Breton officials. . It remains to be seen if that will materialize. Arraté and Ortolan files are still relevant. This week off should allow Vannetais to expedite building the workforce of the future.
While many French clubs had inquired about Welsh back Liam Williams (31), he finally made the decision to go into exile further east, holed up for two seasons with Japan’s Kobe Steelers.
World Cup: Something new in the pool lottery
In a report published this week, World Rugby has called for a change in the group draw schedule for the next World Cup, which will not take place several years before the deadline. This action must be carried out from the next edition, in Australia in 2027. Thus, the draw must only take place at the end of 2026 in order to get closer to the world rankings. This decision came after numerous criticisms after the draw for France 2023, including the 2003 world champion, Englishman Paul Grayson: “It must be the most hesitant tournament in history. The World Rugby team insisted on holding the draw three years ago, and our top five remain in the same segment “From the schedule. This is complete nonsense. Rugby is a laughing stock because of an outdated lottery. This must not happen again.”
For its part, the world organization has tried to justify itself: “There has never been such an amount of movement in the world rankings in two years. The draw, made in December 2020 for the French World Cup, already sees Group C seed (Wales) as only the tenth country in World Rugby Rankings, while the team in Cap 3 of Group B is 5th (Scotland), in a group that also includes Ireland (1st) and South Africa (4th) … Thus, only 2 of the currently top 5 teams can qualify for the semi-finals. »
Agen: Aldigé file update
Last week we announced that Jean-Baptiste Aldije, the current president of Olympic Biarritz, was traveling to Grenoble to visit the facilities of the Pro D2 club, which has been looking for investors for several months. then ? The Iséroise Trail appears to still be active today, but another path is being opened. On the Ajan side, this time, where is Aldeji from. Thursday morning, SUALG President Jean-François Fonteaux gathered his players, telling them that if investors arrived, he was ready to listen to them.
Discussions have already taken place with the city’s mayor, Jean Dionis, and more generally the project appeals to all parties. But here, the equation remains simple: as long as BOPB is not sold, the future of the Biarritz leaders seems to be tied to the Basque club … Besides, where are the plans to take over BOPB? Mayor of Biarritz Maïder Arosteguy declares: “I have no additional information compared to what I announced last year, namely that there are three potential buyers, two French and one foreign. […] At the time I’m talking to you, I don’t know if one of these three paths has advanced. »
Women: English without scars or ward for the championship
On Thursday afternoon, Red Roses England coach Simon Middleton unveiled a squad of 42 players to prepare for the upcoming Six Nations tournament which begins at the end of March. It includes 23 forwards and 19 three quarterbacks, as well as nine never-starters. Among the notable absences, we note that from the second line Abe Ward, who is currently awaiting a happy event, in addition to the English rugby legend, the center Emily Scarrat, who was injured in the neck and ankle. However, players will be invited to join the squad during match weeks to support the team on their mission. In Scarratt’s absence, Marley Packer and Sarah Hunter were named co-leaders.
The English will start their tournament on Saturday 25 March against Scotland at Kingston Park. In addition to the absence of Scarratt Ward, the Englishmen also have other absentees due to injuries such as Hannah Potterman (knee), Vicki Cornborough (for personal reasons), Vicki Fleetwood (ankle), Laura Cates (knee) and Zoe Harrison (knee). Three quarters: Aitchison, Breach, Dow, Duffy, Heard, Hunt, Infante, Kildunne, MacDonald, McGillivray, McKenna, L.Pker, Reed, Rowland, Rugman, Sing, Thompson, Tuima, Wyrwas. Forwards: Aldcroft, Beckett, Byrne, Campbell, B. Sims, Taling.
Montpellier: Solidarity Ministry of Human Rights to Support the Elderly
Every month for the past 10 years, the Montpellier Club’s endowment fund, MHR Solidaire, has rallied with an association. In this month of March, he decided to support the association “Petits Frères des Pauvres”, which fights the isolation and loneliness of the elderly, especially the most disadvantaged. The association’s work is particularly aimed at re-establishing bonds to regain a taste for life and to be part of the world around them. Several events were organized as part of this event, such as the players’ visit to the EHPAD in Frontignan, the reception of several Occitanie branches as well as a mock kick-off during the MHR-ASM match that took place last Saturday, and finally the conditioning of rugby sessions on the ground next to the Yves-Dou complex. Manoir. As a reminder, last season MHR Solidaire actually allowed seniors to come out of isolation and discover rugby during touch rugby sessions.
Harlequins: Jarrod Evans is getting close
Harlequins do well by taking advantage of English and Welsh rugby setbacks. After securing second-row England deals for Joe Lansbury, who was left without a contract after the Wasps wreck, as well as ex-Will Porter finding a temporary base at Bristol Bears, the Harlequins recruited promising Welsh opening half Cardiff Jarrod Evans, 26, and made two appearances for Wales. Although satisfied with his performance, the Cardiff captains could not, due to the financial crisis currently shaking Welsh rugby, offer a contract extension into the first half, who would thus be in competition with Marcus Smith.
Toulouse: Toulouse Rugby mourns Roger Angou
The Saint-Girón native had a passion for rugby where he distinguished himself on the attacking wing for Sporting in the 1950s. In Toulouse he was a mentor who was heard at Toulouse UC in the 1960s. A coach for Toec students in the 1970s, he coached Eric Bonneval. From 1984 to 1991, he was president of Toec. In 1985 he brought to the Pink City, then little-known New Zealand mainstay Steve McDowell, who became world champion with the All Blacks in 1987. In 1988 he did a great job with the returning Steve McDowell and his brother-in-law, Wayne Shelford. Unfortunately, to his great regret, Wayne Shelford was not able to develop into a flag team. At 92, Roger is gone. Medi Olympique extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Rugby League: Euro 2023: France know their opponents in the group
This fall, the French national team will defend its continental title won in 2018 under the stewardship of Aurelien Colony. The final is scheduled for November 11 and will feature the top two teams from each group of four. The Hab will be in Group B along with Spain, Italy and Wales. Group A consists of England, Ireland, Scotland and Serbia. The meetings are scheduled for October 21 and 28 and November 4.
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