As they say in the industry, he’s a beautiful baby. Standing at 1.93 meters tall and weighing 142 kg, Georges-Henri Colombe attracts the attention of enthusiasts… and recruiters! Indeed, the colossus of Stade Rochelais would be one of the tracks at Stade Toulousain to strengthen its first line in the future.
According to information from The Team, the 26-year-old right pillar would be courted by the red and black team who would have already expressed his interest in him. If at first, the player wanted to return for three more years in the Maritimes, this contact would make him doubt.
Georges-Henri Colombe, if he is there, ”it’s anything but chance”, says Galthié
French international four times last season, Georges-Henri Colombe could shine with the XV of France in the future. Indeed, the possible upcoming international retirement of Uini Atonio appears like a real sword of Damocles over the head of Fabien Galthié and his staff.
Behind the 34-year-old colossus in the hierarchy, both at club and national level, the former Racing 92 player could decide to try a new challenge. Moreover, competition is particularly appreciated in Haute-Garonne.
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The future of the right-handers at Stade Toulousain
Indeed, the current holder is Dorian “Doudou” Aldegheri and at 31 years old and his contract ends at the dawn of the summer of 2026. The European champions could look for a player of caliber to create strong competition at this position. A strategy which has been rather successful for them in the back, second row and even hooker positions.
Other options include former All Black Nepo Laulala. Almost 33 years old, the latter is also reaching the end of his contract in June 2026 and between injuries and his nine appearances in the Toulouse jersey, he is struggling to convince. Then, the Spanish international Joël Merkler will see his contract expire the same year, but the latter gives satisfaction to the Toulouse staff and gradually establishes himself in the squad. Finally, we also have the versatile David Ainu’u (24 years old) and Benjamin Bertrand (21 years old).
Most of Stade Toulousain’s solutions to the right pillar position see their contract end on the same date. Thus, the club’s recruitment in the summer of 2025 could prove decisive for the coming years. If Georges-Henri Colombe chooses to leave the Atlantic for the Garonne, he would have all the cards in hand to make his mark in good conditions.
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