A former player on the run, Poitrenaud, forfeits with the Blues… Rugby news for Monday, November 4

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Convicted by French justice, a former Australian player fled and found himself on the run, Clement Poitrenaud spoke after Toulouse's defeat at Bayonne, Montpellier is recruiting a Welsh international… Here is major rugby news for Monday November 4 in 1 minute.

Convicted, Rocky Elsom now on the run

Funny turn that is taking the soap opera which links Rocky Elsom to RC Narbonne! Recently sentenced by the French courts to 5 years' imprisonment for misuse of corporate assets and for having embezzled nearly 700,000 euros, the former Australian international initially defended himself by claiming not to have had the possibility of defend themselves normally.

Despite his protests, the Irish police still showed up at his home to arrest him. In vain, since the former player had fled, as he confided to the Sydney Morning Herald.

“The Garda came to where I worked, to my home, with the intention of detaining me. All I can say is that I spoke to the Garda, who told me that if I found myself in Ireland they should bring me in. So I said I wasn't in Ireland and I wasn't going to go there anytime soon,” said the player who, according to the Australian media, could currently be in Northern Ireland.

Clément Poitrenaud on duplicates

Jean-Dauger is a stadium where it is difficult to win. Largely reworked, the Stade Toulousain was almost nothing far from creating a small feat during the 9^e day of Top 14 by losing in the final moments.

However, this short defeat seems to have left a little bitter taste in the mouth of Clément Poitrenaud, who recalled in a press conference after the match the unfortunate tendency of Bayonne – Toulouse to stay in periods of doubles.

“The Bayonnais, we are going to play them once again in doubles in a few weeks (February 22 during the Tournament, editor's note). I think since 2020 we haven't played them to the fullest. It’s going to start to show a little… We’re going to have to do something,” said the former full-back.

Atonio with the XV of France

First called up in the first list of 42 players of the French XV for the fall tour, Uini Atonio left it following a small physical problem contracted in the Top 14 against Montpellier.

The 9^e Championship day will, however, have smiled on Rochelais who benefits from the package of Clermontois Régis Montagne to come and strengthen the Blues and make his return to Marcoussis a few days before France – Japan (November 9).

Montpellier recruits a Welsh international

Despite years without, or even catastrophic seasons, the MHR remains attractive. Having recently managed to attract Stuart Hogg, Madosh Tambwe and Billy Vunipola, Montpellier could well afford the services of a new British international.

In any case, this is what Midi Olympique announces, which affirms that Mohed Altrad's club would have obtained the agreement of 2^e Welsh line Adam Beard (58 caps) for next season. This will strengthen a sector where doubt looms, particularly regarding the future presence of Paul Willemse.

Toulon : Bundee Aki said the name

While contacts had been announced by Midi Olympique between Bundee Aki and Toulon, as well as with Provence Rugby, this track seems set to suffer a severe cold spell well before the start of winter.

Indeed, still according to the famous newspaper, the Irish international center with 57 capes would rather be on the verge of extending its contract with the Clover federation for one more year.

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