Could Australia be about to lose Len Ikitau?
The talented Wallabies center three-quarter looks set to escape Rugby Australia as he enters the final year of his contract with the Brumbies. According to our information, the 26-year-old Australian international is already attracting the interest of foreign clubs with considerable financial means.
The Australian federation, in financial difficulty, is hoping for a breath of fresh air with the new broadcasting agreement, but even in the best case scenario, it could struggle to compete with the tempting offers from France and Japan. These powers of international rugby would do anything to attract Ikitau as soon as his contract expires at the end of 2025.
Born in Brisbane and of Samoan heritage, Ikitau already has 37 caps for the Wallabies, with five tries to his name. And he continues to impress: his scintillating performance in the victory against England at the Allianz Stadium last weekend only increased his attractiveness on the transfer market.
The Bulls close to repatriating Jan Serfontein
After eight years spent in France, former Springbok center Jan Serfontein could return to Pretoria next season.
At 31, the man who wore the Bulls jersey 48 times before joining Montpellier, where he made 125 appearances, is about to return to the fold. According to our information, an agreement would be 99.9% closed for this transfer.
Currently fourth in the United Rugby Championship, the Bulls are not satisfied with this signing alone. They are also in the middle of a recruitment campaign, with Carlu Sadie and de Wet in their sights to strengthen the squad.
Keke Morabe in Clermont’s sights
Stormers number 8, Keke Morabe, could soon settle down in France. At 23, the powerful third row is in discussions with Clermont for a transfer to the Top 14 next season. A key player for Western Province in the Currie Cup, Morabe has established himself as John Dobson's number one choice at the back of the scrum this season, with five starts to his name.
The Cape Town native has already started talks with Clermont, but according to our information, an agreement is still far from being finalized. Discussions continue, but the road to France has not yet been mapped out for the young South African talent.
This article was originally published on RugbyPass.com and adapted into French by Willy Billiard.
