Although the season has started a little over a month ago, the management is already subject to more or less predictable turbulence. Among the clubs where the staff subject is in the news, we particularly find ASM, CO and Provence Rugby. Coaching market overview.
While the Top 14 season has only started five days ago, the coaches market is already lively. Discover the tracks explored by Castres, Clermont and even Provence Rugby where Mauricio Reggiardo will leave his position at the end of the season.
Castres: El Abd, an about-face that changes everything
For months, Castres Olympique had been putting together a plan A for the future: that of entrusting, from next summer, the reins of its management to Joe El Abd, formerly of the house, at the end of his contract with Oyonnax. This hypothesis had even been put forward to the players in talks for a renegotiation. But the unexpected poaching of the former third row by the XV de la Rose changed the plans of Tarnes decision-makers. A new direction must be taken regarding the future staff. In recent days, two names of other former local glories have been circulating: those of Mauricio Reggiardo, on departure from Aixand Laurent Travers, now in the Racing offices. Two leads not confirmed internally. In view of the current results of the CO, an extension of the lease of Jeremy Davidson, the current manager, whose contract expires in June, cannot be ruled out.
Clermont: Urios, an extension pending
Will prolong, will not prolong? The future of Christophe Urios is the issue of the moment in Clermont. Although negotiations for a new two or three year contract began several weeks ago, the file has not yet been finalized. It would only be a matter of days, according to some sources. Other voices evoke external tracks: Karim Ghezal and his wife Davit Zirakashvilirecently left Paris, are names that come back, just like that of Morgan Parra, still in business at Stade français. The results of the ASM, mixed for the moment, will undoubtedly have an influence on the future.
Aix: “PSA” reshuffles its management
Aix-en-Provence will change project managers next summer: as already formalized by the ambitious Pro D2 club, Phillippe Saint-André will take over from Mauricio Reggiardo – who has confirmed his departure – and will take responsibility for sports director. It remains to be seen who will accompany the former coach in his mission. Julien Dupuy, currently in charge of the back lines, should still be there. For the forwards, a newcomer is expected: it could be the Vannes native Mathieu Cidre.
