Duhan van der Merwe, Maxime Machenaud, Baptiste Pesenti, news for Monday November 25

Rugby TRANSFERS – Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) will not come to France, future sealed for Maxime Machenaud (Bayonne), Baptiste Pesenti (Stade Français) should have a change of scenery: transfer news for this Monday, November 25, 2024.

Scotland: Duhan van der Merwe will not come to France

We kind of expected it. According to RugbyPass, Duhan van der Merwe (29 years old, Edinburgh) will not play in the Top 14 next season. Courted by several Top 14 teams in recent weeks, the Scottish wing three-quarter with 44 caps with the XV du Chardon will finally extend with Edinburgh.

Lately, the Stade Rochelais seemed to be the last club to retain hope of attracting the Scottish star. But the very probable extension of Teddy Thomas with the Maritimes, as well as the significant salary expectations of Duhan van der Merwecertainly put an end to the negotiations. At the same time, the club from the Scottish capital has logically worked hard to keep its international winger. With success, latest news.

Dicodusport's review : Duhan van der Merwe's high salary demands (around 30,000 euros per month) have logically slowed down discussions with interested clubs. Edinburgh seems to have the arguments to keep its star winger, to the delight of Scottish supporters.

Rowing Bayonnais: Maxime Machenaud will be back

Maxime Machenaud should, unless the situation changes, extend to Bayonne. At 35, the former Racing 92 player enjoys the Basque coast. But the latter will have to champ at the bit. As a reminder, theRowing Bayonnais enlisted the services of the South African Herschel Jantjies (28 years old, Stormers) for the next seasons. Also, Baptiste Germain (24 years old), who arrived from Toulouse last summer, is under contract until 2027.

Thus, according to our colleagues from Southwest, Machenaudwho wanted to sign a new two-season contract, should finally sign for another year. An extension which should not do the business of Guillaume Rouet (36 years old), at the end of his contract, and who would therefore not be renewed in this configuration.

Dicodusport's review : With Germain and Jantjies ahead of him in the hierarchy of scrum halves next season, Maxime Machenaud will play parts of the match. But no matter, he has experience to spare, even as a third choice.

Montpellier: Baptiste Pesenti (Stade Français) in the viewfinder

Baptiste Pesenti (27 years old) should no longer wear the jersey of French Stadium next season. According to the Olympic Middaythe second international line with six selections with the XV of France, is in advanced contact with the Montpellier Hérault Rugbylooking for a second line marked JIFF.

Because in Hérault, the future of two international players playing in the cage is uncertain. Paul Willemse (32 years old) could end his career due to repeated concussions, when Bastien Chalureau (32 years old) is announced at the start. THE MHR thus offering a two-season contract to the former before Paloise section. Outcome expected in the coming days.

Dicodusport's review : Montpellier has long teeth on the transfer market. By wanting to secure the services of Pesenti, this could sound the death knell for the future of Paul Willemse and/or Bastien Chalureau. To be continued.