TOP 14 2024-2025 – According to Midi Olympique, Union Bordeaux-Bègles is tracking Dan du Preez and Juarno Augustus to strengthen their position at number 8.
With Bastien Chalureau (32 years old), the Girondins are close to finalizing a new file to strengthen their forward pack next season. The second line of Montpellier HR is very close to joining theUBB and would already be the fourth recruit, after the pillars Louis Mary (24 years old, Dax) and Avoid Close up (22 years old, Bayonne) and the hooker Gaëtan Barlot (27 years old, Castres).
Dan du Preez and Juarno Augustus tracks
The number eight position is another construction site for theUnion Bordeaux-Bègles. The Japanese international Avoid Close upthe namesake of the Bordeaux recruit, has decided to return home and will therefore leave the Gironde club at the end of the season. Juarno Augustus (26 years old), South African third row from Northampton, is the priority to replace him, since he is reaching the end of his contract.
Never selected with the Springboks, Juarno Augustus is a very powerful third line center who has been shining for several seasons with the Saints in Premiership. If this track fails, Yannick Bru et Laurent Marti checked off the name of his compatriot, Dan du Preez. At 29, he is at the end of his contract with the Sales Sharks and could be tempted by a new challenge.
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