ASBH was sold this week. It is the former driver and Formula 1 team owner, Eddie Jordan, helped by a pool of investors flying the Irish flag and by former rugby stars (including Andrew Mehrtens), who embarks on the adventure . The information will be confirmed on November 7, during a press conference given in the presence of the different parties.
The rumor has been circulating for several weeks, it is now proven: the ASBH is sold. The final details of the transaction were settled this mid-week and the information should be made official on November 7 at a press conference, in the presence of the various stakeholders.
The Hérault club with eleven Brennus Shields will therefore change hands. After many adventures and the rescue assumed by the town hall and the presidents Michaël Guedj and Jean-Michel Vidal (who has since left the post), the Biterroise institution found a serious project and investors solid and long-lasting enough to carry its future serenely. .
At the heart of the project? Eddie Jordan, a former and short-lived Formula 1 driver who successfully retrained by creating his own Formula 1 team – Jordan Grand Prix – which made his fortune, estimated at more than 450 million euros.
A new start for Béziers rugby
The Irish entrepreneur has formed a pool of investors, supported by the company Strangford Capital, and therefore arrives in the world of rugby with large and beautiful projects, first and foremost among which is restoring the image of one of the most successful clubs in France. Among the main supporters of the pool, two big names in rugby who will undoubtedly have a role to play within the future organization chart of the club: Andrew Mehrtens, all black fly half with 70 caps and ex ASBH player between 2010 and 2011 and former South African third row Robert “Bob” Skinstad, 42 caps with the Boks.
Former scrum half Johnny Howard, who also wore the colors of the ASBH between 20110 and 2013, very close to Andrew Mehrtens and who has kept strong ties to Béziers could have a role to play in the future organization chart of the club. The new owners could initially be tempted to finish the current season with the men in place.
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