Back to the top three transfers of the summer, in the Top 14

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The first big transfer was that of France international winger Damien Benaud.

At the end of the contract with Clermont, the latter did not want to extend his lease with the Auvernate club.

He agreed to give his endorsement to the leaders of the Purdue Beagle Association for the next three seasons, that is, until June 2026.

Many French and foreign clubs tried to recruit the talented winger for France XV. Finally UBB was the last word in this file.

At Bordeaux, Damien Benaud will find several players from France’s XV including Mathieu Jalibert, Maxime Loko, Yoram Movana and Sibile Vallatia.

The second biggest transfer of the summer is the arrival of New Zealand second line international Sam Whitelock to Pau. The 34-year-old, who has 143 caps for the Lions, will join his brother Luke Whitelock at the end of the World Cup.

Like other ex-All Blacks (Colin Slade, Conrad Smith, Jimmy Mackintosh, Tom Taylor, Benson Stanley, Frank Halay, Ben Smith), Whitelock was tempted by a peeing challenge. Subscribe for two seasons, through June 2025.

Finally, the third biggest transfer of the summer is the arrival of Grade 3 international Siya Kolisi from South Africa to Racing 92.

The World Champion will go down in Race 92 at the end of the World Cup.

Ile-de-France had to put their hand in their pocket to buy their contract from the Sharks and get their signature.