Vannes, Hounkpatin, Perpignan, Toulouse: the latest transfer news

The season has barely ended and the professional clubs of the Top 14 and Pro D2 are already immersed in preparation for the next season, with in particular a recruitment period which is in full swing. From Montpellier to Perpignan via Nice, Vannes and Toulouse, the Hounkpatin case… here are the latest rugby transfer news.

Transfers: Hounkpatin from Castres to Montpellier

The information was revealed by The Teame, and it should be made official very soon by the MHR: the pillar of Castres Olympique will indeed be from Hérault next season.

According to the famous daily, the right pillar has thus signed with Montpellier for 3 years, a club whose training center he also attended.

Billy Vunipola soon to be made official?

Very active on the transfer market, the MHR has made some resounding moves in recent times, notably securing the arrival of Stuart Hogg, Domingo Miotti and Madosh Tambwe.

The arrival of English international number 8 Billy Vunipola, although an open secret, has not yet been made official by the club. However, it could be in the coming days.

Baptiste Germain leaves Toulouse

The day after the Top 14 final won by Stade Toulousain, scrum-half or fly-half Baptiste Germain decided to leave the club to join the Basque country.

After four busy seasons in red and black for as many titles (2 in Top 14, 2 in Champions Cup), he has signed with Bayonne for the next three years.

Jordan Taufua leaves Lyon

A member of the Lou squad, of which he was one of the captains, New Zealander Jordan Taufua will no longer be at Lyon next season, the club having just made his release official (he had one year left on his contract).

Still according to The Teamthe mighty 3^e line could bounce back at a promoted team. Not Vannes, but Nice, recent National champion who will therefore play in Pro D2 next year.

Philip Nakosi from Castres to Vannes

At the end of his contract with Castres Olympique, Filipo Nakosi was not kept in Tarn. His punch and his ability to create differences have however allowed him to quickly bounce back, since Vannes, recent Pro D2 champion, has just made his transfer and his commitment official until 2026.

James Hall from Racing 92 to Perpignan

In search of a scrum-half for several months, Perpignan has finally made its choice and set its sights on Racingman James Hall. Having played for Oyonnax and Stade Français, the South African will be looking to relaunch his career in Catalonia after a season in which he only played four games, all as a substitute, in the sky and white jersey.

Méliande loaned by Racing 92

Another hinge player for the Ciel et Blanc who has inevitably seen his future with the Parisians darken with the recruitment of Owen Farrell, fly-half Martin Méliande will play in new colours next season.

A transfer which is nevertheless not definitive, since it will be a loan granted by Racing 92 to Lyon, as revealed by Olympic Midday.

Stade Français loans Hugo Zabalza

After Rory Kockott, it’s another number 9 who is packing his bags for Stade Français, which is far from being very rich in the position. The Parisian club has indeed agreed to loan Hugo Zabalza to Montauban for a season.

The Landais remains committed to the capital club until 2026, and will be able to return there after his season played in Pro D2.

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