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Toulouse. Two Perpignan World Cup Joker?

according to The IndependentTwo players are out of contract Perpignan And he was left free by the leaders of the Usap he could join ToulouseNext season, as a World Cup joker. This is a midfielder from Papua New Guinea and a 7 New Zealand international, George Tilsley (31 years, 30 caps), he also passed through the Bordeaux Beagle and Agne.

The second user, who could take the Pink City trend this summer, is the second or third Samoa International Line Piula Fa’asalele (35 years old, 21 choices). Passed by Niort, La Rochelle and Castres, he has already played at Stade Toulousein from 2016 to 2019 and left good memories alongside Ernest Wallon, in particular winning the Brenos during his last season at Rouge et Noir (2018-2019).

Claremont. A center and number 8 cleared

Having started his revolution at Clermont, ASM manager Christophe Urios managed to secure the services of a three-quarter center and a third central line. Having been in advanced contact for a long time with Lyonnais Alfred Parisien (22), he is finally a Montpellier midfielder. Evan Rileh (27), on loan to Pau this season (7 matches), and he is in the goal of the leaders of Auvergne, according to what he reported. Olympic back.

In addition, ASM is looking for a strong third line, as a World Cup joker (awaiting the arrival of All Black Pita Gus Sowakula at the end of the World Cup), and has set its sights on the Australian international Caleb Timo (29 years old; 3 picks) Christophe Aureus rubbed shoulders with him at UBB at the start of the season, before he was ousted from the Girondins in November.

Toulon would steal a rookie from Provence rugby

Toulon He was going to find a successor to Benot Paillaugue (35 years old), who would end his career and join the Montpellier team (he could score first as a clown in the World Cup). After the failure of Arthur Retière and Baptiste Germain (under contract in Toulouse), half of the French court must Arthur Covill (25 years old), who nevertheless initialed a pre-contract to join Provence Rugby (Pro D2).

according to Olympic back, a three-cushion pool shot will be in the works behind the scenes: to allow Paillaugue to join Montpellier, Héraultais will be involved in the release of the future ex-Parisian (currently involved with Provence Rugby), in order to appease Toulon. World Under-20 Champion in 2018.

Bayonne. The young fullback will stretch

After his historic season (8^Hand qualify for the Champions Cup, Bayonne She strives to retain her young talent. in the back image Tom Spring (20 years), who made his professional debut this year, playing 8 matches in all competitions, including 6 as a starter.

Author of a compelling finish to the year, the American-trained Nafarroa player caught the eye of recruiters in France and the leaders of Vannes (Pro D2) lobbied hard to recruit Max Spring’s younger brother, the French international from Racing 92. Except that Tom is finally on his way to signing his first professional contract with Aviron Bayonnais in a few weeks, thus prolonging the fun in the top 14 with Ciel et Blancs.

Montpellier. Montua official

Friday, June 2, 2023 Montpellier Formalizing the arrival of the rear wing of the Mont-de-Marsan, Alexander Nardi (24 years old), for three seasons, that is, until June 2026. The 2019 U-20 World Champion alongside Arthur Vincent, Leo Colley and Louis Carbonell, his future teammates at MHR, this Mont-de-Marsan-born and trained player will leave relegated for the first time to jump into Top 14 places.

“Alexandre is a very good recruit to the MHR,” welcomed Cistes sporting director Philippe Saint-André. “Author of two great seasons with Stade Montois, Alexandre is a versatile wing-back, with great pace. He is the U-20 World Champion along with the other players in our squad. His profile is very interesting and he fits in perfectly with our club.”

Caster. 3 extensions registered

In recent days, it has become a club Caster (Top 14) announced the extension of the contracts of three players: the full-back and the vice-captain Julien Dumora (35), linked up to 2025 with CO (already up to 2025), the center three-quarters Adrian Seguretwhich returned until 2026, as well as a second Fijian streak Leon Nakarawa (35 years, 65 caps), who was re-signed for one season, through 2024, when his lease with CO expired on June 30, 2023.

Brave is interested in Toulonnais

Faced with the exodus of its best players (17 starts), after being relegated to Pro D2, breif Active in parallel to enhance its workforce for the next season. according to Olympic backCAB are on their way to sign the full-back Gervais Cordain (24 years). Linked to Toulon until 2024, he is no longer part of Var’s management plans and could be released from his last contract for a re-launch. Brive manager Patrice Collazo appreciates the player he brought to Toulon in 2019, from Grenoble (Pro D2), and will do anything to convince him to join Correez.

valves. closed frame

Monday, June 5, 2023, Club valves (Pro D2) has formalized a three-quarter contract extension for its position Sasha Valo (26 years old) for two new seasons, that is, until June 2025. Trained at Stade Toulousain, then internationally on 7 from 2015 to 2021 (117 selections), he quickly established himself as a starting player for Morbihan club, playing 16 Pro D2 matches this season, totally Like the defending champions, he scored two tries. “I am very happy to continue the adventure at RCV, with a great crowd and a club that shares my values ​​and ambitions! I look forward to seeing many of you in Labine,” he said.

Beziers. Returns the second line

according to Olympic backAnd Beziers He will recruit the second line of Provence Rugby, Hans Nkensi (30 years), for two seasons, more optional, that is, at least until June 2025. Also passed by Narbonne, Grenoble and Castres, the player born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) will find his professional club for the first time, since he played the first 3 matches for the Pro D2 with ABSH, during the 2012-2013 season, before spending 4 seasons in Narbonne.

Soyaux-Angoulême holds Nasoni Naqiri

Sunday, June 4, 2023, Club Soyaux-Angoulemekept in Pro D2 on the final day, has formalized a contract extension for his position as the three-quarter or Fijian winger Nasone Nakiri (29 year). He is “very happy to be extended to SA XV”, said the former Albi Univers player, who has become part of the workforce, having played 16 Pro D2 matches this season, including 12 as the reigning champions.

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