Having been on the rise for two years at Stade Rochelais, Georges-Henri Colombe is at a crossroads in his career, as his contract ends next summer. Its future could take shape outside Charente-Maritime.
This Saturday afternoon, Stade Rochelais is preparing to play a summit meeting against LOU, the 3rd in the Top 14 ranking receiving the 4th. But the players are not the only ones to be put to the test. Behind the scenes, managers are also busy preparing for the coming season.
The extension of Georges-Henri Colombe takes time
As for several years, the club is banking on stability and internal promotion. Thus, recruitment is not quantitative, but qualitative. The international scrum half of Racing, Nolann Le Garrec, and the Georgian winger Davit Niniashvili are the only recruits recorded, while the waves of extensions have been linked for several months. Despite everything, there are still certain sensitive issues to be resolved. Beyond veterans Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Brice Dulin, the Georges-Henri Colombe file is the one which crystallizes the most tensions.
The 26-year-old pillar joined the Maritimes in 2022 after several seasons at Stade Français. Gradually, he established himself as a safe bet at the right pillar position, until obtaining his first selections with the XV of France. Against LOU, he is not part of the scoresheet, Aleksander Kuntelia being in the XV, and Uini Atonio on the bench. However, his age and his progression curve make him a player on whom the club intends to rely in the future.
Stade Toulousain ready to play a dirty trick on La Rochelle
An extension remains the main solution envisaged by the player, but the latter is also receptive to the strong desires of the double reigning French champion, Stade Toulousain. In order to strengthen the position, while weakening a direct rival, the Haut Garonnaise team would carry out an excellent operation.
Excellent in scrum, skillful with the ball in hand, and solid on impact, Colombe has been one of the best French right pillars for many months now. With more than 50 matches in La Rochelle colors, but also 5 selections for the French team, his status has changed. He is an established Top 14 player, and a preferred target for the big names. The matter will undoubtedly take time to settle, and the standoff between the two Stadiums is underway!
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