All black wing George Bridge is approaching

RMC SPORT INFO – New Zealand international winger George Bridge (27 caps), the defending champion against France last November, is on his way to join Montpellier. An agreement could have been reached between the various parties this summer, with it expected to arrive in a few weeks.

It would be a weight booster for MHR. According to information from RMC Sport, the French champions have been discreetly close in recent weeks to New Zealand international winger George Bridge (27, 12 attempts in 19 selections with the All Blacks, most recently last November during the defeat against the Blues at Stade de France).

Not picked up by Ian Foster’s management for this summer’s games, the Gisborne native has been asking himself questions now less than a year into the World Cup. The Chiefs once showed an interest in recruiting him, but to no avail because the player preferred a foreign destination. His autobiography has been published in several countries, including England and Japan, but an agreement has since reportedly been reached with the Ministry of Human Rights last month.

Montpellier, a new home for all blacks?

Montpellier, which has been separated by several major contracts for a few months, has the advantage of being able to count on the good relations between Mohamed Altrad and the New Zealand Federation. The head of MHR is, remember, the sponsor of All Blacks across his build group. Thus, the bridge (1.85 m, 95 kg) will imitate fellow countryman Karl Toinkow, the column with 28 picks, expected on October 1.

Last season, Bridge was used regularly in the Crusaders with 16 match cards, but only half of them as a starter. During the Super Rugby final which the Blues won, he had to settle for a place as a substitute. Since his debut with the New Zealand franchise in 2017, he will have scored 37 attempts.