Rugby TRANSFERS – Juarno Augustus tracked by a 2nd Top 14 club, players leaving for Toulon, Jean-Luc du Preez is getting closer to arriving in France : news for Friday November 1, 2024.
Bayonne piste Juarno Augustus
In mid-October, the Bordeaux-Bègles Union looked into the case of Juarno Augustus to strengthen themselves at number 8. The Girondins are looking for a size following the announced departure of Avoid Tatafu but ultimately they should not go any further on this issue. The powerful third line center could still sign in France.
L’Rowing Bayonnewho will have to face many departures in the third row, would have recently exchanged with Juarno Augustus. The South African is at the end of his contract with Northampton but the file looks complicated because his current club is pushing to extend it. The epilogue of this file seems imminent.
Dicodusport's review : Bayonne regularly manages to make very big moves on the transfer market. Juarno Augustus would still be a masterstroke.
Toulon: Pablo Patilla on loan, Mathieu Smaïli leaving at the end of the season?
The RC Toulonwho is active in trying to convince Bundee Akicould see the departure of two JIFF centers on different dates. The young Pablo Patillawho arrived this summer in the Harbor, is lacking playing time and should be loaned to Colomiers until the end of the season. The Var club is counting on him for the years to come and wants to get him back at the end of the 2024-2025 season.
Mathieu Smileys could leave at the end of the season. The center trained at the club is coming to the end of his lease and could be tempted by a new challenge. He recently visited the facilities of Provence Rugby which is still looking to strengthen itself to succeed in its challenge of moving up to the Top 14.
Dicodusport's review : The competition is already very tough for the center position in Toulon and it will be even more so if Bundee Aki were to sign up for the seasons to come.
Jean-Luc du Preez approaches UBB
As explained before, theUnion Bordeaux-Bègles must face the departure of Avoid Close up. The third row decided to return to Japan even though the Girondins absolutely wanted to keep him. Several avenues have been explored to replace it as Juarno Augustus et Dan du Preez but neither should succeed.
L’UBB would be on track to recruit Dan's brother, Jean-Luc du Preez. The South African 29 years old is under contract with the Sale Sharks until 2026 but could obtain an exit voucher in 2025. Also capable of playing in the second line position, he could therefore settle down in Gironde in a few months.
Dicodusport's review : A physical monster who has several selections with the Springboks. This would be another very good move for the Bordeaux-Bègles Union.
