Rugby. Lyon, Toulon, Toulouse, Vito, Vannes… The latest transfer info
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La Rochelle. Victor Vito will say stop
According to The Teamthe All Black third center line of La Rochelle, Vito-Victor (35 years old; 33 selections) Should end his next June. “I want to help my wife more to raise our three children”, explains the double world champion in the team. After more than 17 seasons at the highest level, including 6 at Stade Rochelais, the former Hurricanes player now dreams of only one thing: bowing out for a title with the Maritimes.
Lyons. Garbajosa’s staff takes shape
The future manager of Lyon, Xavier Garbajosawould have found his defense coach for next season according to Midi-Olympic. This is South African Coenie Basson, who exercises this function in Nevers (Pro D2). While Julian Puricelli (key coach), Kendrick Lynn (three-quarters and skills coach) and David Attoub (forward coach) will keep their positions on the banks of the Rhône. Currently posted in Bayonne, Ludovic Loustau could also become the new physical trainer of the LOU.
Toulouse. Pierre-Louis Barassi confirms his signature
It was an open secret, it’s now official. In an interview with Midi-Olympicthree-quarters international center of Lyon, Pierre Louis Barassi (23 years old; 3 selections), confirmed that he would evaluate at Stade Toulousain next season. The native of Sélestat (Bas-Rhin), trained in Narbonne, has signed up for three seasons with the reigning European and French champions.
Toulon. Sergio Parisse towards extra time…
This Tuesday, April 19, RMC Sports reveals that the Italian legend of Toulon, Sergio Parisse (38 years old; 138 selections), will make the pleasure last even longer, by extending his contract for a season at the RCT. The former Stade Français player should therefore know his 18and season in the Top 14.
…Bruce Devaux should emulate him
The RCT precisely which tried, according to Midi-Olympicto protect the future of Bruce Devaux . The 25-year-old left prop, who has had 13 game sheets this season, is set to extend, despite having an optional year in his contract.
Biarritz. Thomas Sauveterre has signed
According to information from South Westthe hooker from Carcassonne (Pro D2), Thomas Sauveterre (29 years old), has signed up with Biarritz for two seasons, until 2024. He will provide the departure of Lucas Peyresblanques to the Stade Français.
Paul. Guram Papidze approaching
The Georgian pillar of La Rochelle, Guram Papidze (24) should join Pau next season, according to the New Republic of the Pyrenees. He would thus join his compatriot in Béarn Beka Gorgadze who has just extended his contract with the Green and White. He would also cross the road toAntoine Hastoy and Quentin Lespiaucq who will leave Section Paloise to join Stade Rochelais this summer.
Valves. Arrivals in spades
After registering the reinforcements of Maxime Lafage (Bayonne) as opener and Juan Bautista Pedemonte (Argentinian) in the third line, Valves continues to be very active in the transfer market. Indeed, the Morbihannais club announced the arrival of the scrum half Nicolas Erwan20 match sheets this season, from Rouen. According to Midi-Olympicit could be followed by the pillar of Tarbes (National), Ximun Bessonart. While The Midi Dispatch also announces the reinforcement of the third center line of Colomiers, Karl Castlewho started this season with Perpignan (Top 14).
Montauban. Sousa stops, Stirzaker wants to leave
In Montauban, it’s not the same party as in VANnes. At 31, the Portuguese second line John Sousa is heading for a career hiatus, according to the site AllRugbywhile The Midi Dispatch announces that the Australian scrum-half Nic Stirzaker wishes to leave Tarn-et-Garonne to return to his native country.
Mont de Marsan. Willie Du Plessis extends
This is news that will delight the supporters of Mont-de-Marsan. The South African fly half experience of their team, Willie DuPlessis (31 years old), currently injured, should re-engage in the Landes for two seasons, plus an optional one, according to the site AllRugby.
Dax. Jeff Dubois arrives in the staff
A time announced on the Vannes side, Jean-Frederic Dubois has finally decided to join the staff of Dax (Nationale) next season according to Midi-Olympic. Passed on the benches of Massy, Stade Français, XV de France (assistant to Guy Novès), Montauban and Bayonne, the former opener will form a trio with Marc Dal Maso and Alex Tulou.
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