Rugby transfers – Return to the situation for Camille Lopez (Bayonne), Conor Murray (Ireland) and Taniela Tupou (Australia) courted in Top 14: Transfers info on Thursday, April 17.
Aviron Bayonnais: End of career in sight for Camille Lopez
Camille Lopez will retire sports at the end of the season. At 36, the international opener with 28 selections with the XV of France A, according to the Olympic Mididecided to end his career. And this, despite a contract which runs until June 2026. Arrived in the Basque Country three years ago, the former player of theUbb will integrate the blue and white staff this summer.
Lopezoutstanding scorer, is one of the craftsmen of the excellent form of theAviron Bayonnais In recent seasons. He will thus bring all his science of the game at the foot and all his experience to a whole group for next season. As a reminder, Bayonne Currently occupies 4th place in the Top 14 and is found in a good position to access the final phase. In recent days, the name of the Scottish opener, Duncan Weir (33 years old), was riding in the Basque Country. Case to follow.
Dicodusport’s opinion : This one had not seen him coming. A loss in the field for the Basques, Lopez taking advantage of each appearance, but a real added value to come for the Staff Bayonnais, the former Clermontois having so much to bring to the club.
Racing 92: Conor Murray (Ireland) in the viewfinder
Ubiquitous situation between the Rochelais stadium and the Racing 92 Regarding melee’s demons. 48 hours ago, our colleagues from The team indicated that the Maritimes were trying to remember Tawerra Kerr-Barlow (34), who nevertheless signed a contract at the Stade Français. A vain attempt according to Olympic Midithis Thursday. Even more eccentric, in parallel, the Racing 92 tried to convince Nolann Le Garrec (22 years old), who is committed to … La Rochelle, to stay in Hauts-de-Seine. There too, in vain. We border on ridicule.
Faced with these failures, Charentais and Altosequanis are always looking for a renowned second melee, the Ile -de -France residents having attached the services of Léo Carbonneau (20 years old, Brive). The name of Jake Gordon (31 years old, Waratahs) circulated in the offices of the two clubs. In Racing, the Irishman Conor Murray also mentioned. The international with the XV of the clover (125 selections) arrives at the end of the contract with the Irish Federation. Could the 35-year-old be tempted by a last challenge in France? Case to follow.
Dicodusport’s opinion : Racing is maneuvering to find a half -experienced scrum alongside Léo Carbonneau. It is therefore not surprising to see the name of Conor Murray circulating in the Hauts-de-Seine. Others could follow.
Paloise section: Taniela Tupou (Australia) Fil
Pau on the track of an Australian international. According to Rugbythe pillar Long-HIGHT (29), is on the shelves of the Paloise section. The right -hander of Waratahs58 selections with the Wallabies, has not, for the moment, received an extension offer from the franchise located in new South Wales.
As a reminder, the section is looking for a replacement following the announced departure of Harry Williams Towards the Harlequins (Premières). Already on the tablets of Montpellier last year, Long-HIGHT never left the Australian championship since the start of his career. Pau could become a new challenge for the Australian.
Dicodusport’s opinion : Pau hopes to make a big blow on the changes market for next season. Succeeding in attracting Taniela Tupou would be a real good deal, the Australian remaining efficient.
