His name risks shaking up the transfer window in the weeks to come. For months, Tevita Tatafu has been performing XXL performances with Aviron Bayonnais. Considered one of the most promising right pillars of the Top 14, he was able to discover the French XV during the November tour, celebrating his first two selections against Japan and New Zealand. Obviously, his profile arouses desire and Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Stade Rochelais are in the running to get him back. An agreement with the Gironde club had even leaked to the press in recent weeks.
No official request according to Tayeb
However, Philip Tayeb made things clear in the columns of The Team. The Bayonne president intends to keep his gem: “He is under contract until 2026, and I have not had an official transfer request. He is very happy here, he discovered the French team thanks to his work, also thanks to rowing. We've been taking care of him for a long time, and the staff has been doing a crazy job with him. He is a young player who must be helped and controlled. We put a lot of resources around him. » To the point of considering an extension? The manager remains cautious: ” I hope so… “ Response in the coming weeks.
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To summarize
Philip Tayeb returned for L'Equipe on the future of a young player from Bayonne, recently called up to the XV of France. The president of Aviron wants to keep Tevita Tatafu, courted by UBB or Stade Rochelais.
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