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the Race 92 to choose Wilgrave John like World Cup Joker instead of column. This Welshman has already arrived alongside Plessis-Robinson. At the age of 30, he has two choices with Gaul.

Coming from Scarlets of Llanelli where he played for the last two seasons, Wilgrave John played for four seasons in England alongside Sale.

Internal players as reinforcements

“This will be the only outside access as a World Cup clown in Racing 92,” specifies to Rugby News New President of the Executive Board of the Ile-de-France Club Lauren Travers.

Contribution supplemented with that extension Wenceslas Lauret for the World Cup period. Another racing player from last season is also a World Cup clown: the England winger Christian Wade and New Zealand Centre Francis Sayley.

“They wanted to continue the adventure. After the World Cup, they will have the option to stay with us for the season or leave the club,” adds Laurent Travers. The two men are deep in thought. Travers confirms: “The World Cup will also help all clubs to rely on the excellent French breeding ground and coaching.”

Racing 92 recruitment complete

Far from the World Cup joker, Racing 92 sees the arrival of 10 new players In the ranks of the sky and white. Headlines access a World ChampionVer and captain of the Springboks Sia Colsi Racing against time to return from injury and play the World Cup in France. Another world champion, but U-20 2018, third midfield Jordan Joseph He returned after being loaned out to the Paloise Division.

Regarding recruitment, the former Racing 92 coach-turned-president admits: “We leave ourselves the right to see if there is an opportunity during the season to be able to strengthen the workforce. But for now this is all that is planned. »

Detailed Le Garrick-Gebert?

Up against these newcomers, the Hauts-de-Seine club has it 10 startsincluding the opening half: The Scotsman Finn Russell (70 selections) and Fijian Ben Volavola (42 selections). In their 30s, players with international experience. Departures matched by arrivals in South Africa Tristan Tedder And already in the workforceAntoine Gilbert.

Both have shown the ability to take matters into their own hands. But we also have young people Martin Milland Which was in Espoirs last year. He has appeared in a few Top 14 and Challenge Cup matches. “He has the ability to integrate the workforce and show his talent,” explains Laurent Travers. So Racing 92 can see a joint Nolan Le Garrick – Antoine Gibert settled in this season.

Frédéric Michalak, Backyard Coach

It’s also the modernity on the side of the Ile-de-France club, and Staff change With the arrival of Stuart Lancaster, former manager of Leinster. with him Frederick Michalak (Luxury Coach), Paul Stridgeon (Head of Physical Preparation) and Tom Whiteford (Team Manager) join the Racing 92 management team.

“It’s Stewart’s will. He was the one who made his team. We are so happy that Frédéric has joined us and he also brings his knowledge with him. He will also bring this enthusiasm since he started as a coach And his teeth are rubbing against the ground,” President Laurent Travers rejoices.

Team will have the opportunity to walk around during Two friendly matches : Racing 92 will play against USAP on Friday, August 4th, in Perpignan and on Friday, August 11th against Brive in Bretenoux (Lot). Top 14 is scheduled to resume Saturday 19 August 2 pm with receptionPurdue Beagle Federation at Paris Defense Stadium.

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