The Brivist club continues to be ambitious. Currently fourth in Pro D2, the CAB trusts two of its current elements over the long term. But also seeks to strengthen itself on the front line.
Centerpiece of the Brive system in recent seasons, right pillar Marcel Van der Merwe (34 years old) will continue the adventure in Corrèze. While he was on the shelves of several other French clubs, including Aviron Bayonnais, the South African international (7 caps) decided to respond favorably to the CABCL extension offer. According to our information, the player has already signed up for the next two years and is therefore now under contract until June 2027. The same will apply to Fijian winger Asaeli Tuivuaka (28 years old) , Olympic champion at 7 in 2021 and arrived in Corrèze in 2023.
In terms of arrivals, still according to our information, the Brive leaders have established concrete contacts with the resident of the Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Jefferson Poirot (32 years old), with the aim of submitting an offer to him. The former vice-captain of the XV of France (36 caps) joined the UBB in 2012, after launching his career at… Brive, where he was trained. At the end of his contract in Gironde next June, Poirot is of interest to Corrèze decision-makers, in particular for his experience and his knowledge of the very high level.
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