Top 14 – Folau Fainga’a in the crosshairs of the UBB: towards a departure from Clermont? – Fifteen Oval

As his contract expires at the end of the season, WindsurfingAustralian hooker for ASM Clermont, is in the crosshairs of several Top 14 clubs, including Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB), which seems particularly interested in his profile.

An uncertain future in Clermont

After two seasons at l’ASMthe future of Fainga’a remains unclear. His contract ends in June 2025, and no extension has yet been offered.

His name is already circulating in several French elite clubs, notably at UBB, according to The Mountain. The player could therefore be tempted by a new challenge if Clermont does not offer him a guarantee for the future.

UBB looking for a hooker

On the side of Bordeaux-Bèglesthe club has secured its starting hooker, Maxime Lamotheuntil 2028. On the other hand, its second, Romain Latterradeis at the end of his contract in 2025. The UBB is therefore preparing to anticipate a departure and sees in Fainga’a an ideal reinforcement to strengthen its workforce at the hooker position.

Fainga’a, a strategic departure?

Despite featuring in the second half in the last match against Perpignan, Fainga’a was not initially scheduled on the team sheet, raising questions over his place in the team. With the growing interest from other clubs, Fainga’a could decide to leave Clermont to find a new project that matches his ambitions.

The Fainga’a file, at the heart of attention, remains to be followed closely in the coming weeks.