Recruited on the basis of somewhat blurry videos, Jope Naseara was quite a discovery for US Dax. Author of 11 tests last season, he quickly made a name for himself in the small world of ProD2.
And then the U20 international (1m77 for 92kg) was injured alone, on a defensive climb during the Landes derby in November. And the verdict is heavy: he suffered a total rupture of the cruciate ligaments in his left knee and is therefore normally finished with his season.
250 matches and not a wrinkle: The prestigious mark reached by this ProD2 figureA big blow for Dax, who loses his X factor and best finisher. To replace him, US Dax has (already) brought in Viliame Tutuvuli.
Him ? He is a 23-year-old Fijian who played rugby union and has played with the Clermont Espoirs since 2022. A powerful and explosive player, although less massive than Naseara (1m86 for 88kg), he has great qualities.
TRANSFER. After the Manu Tuilagi failure, USAP would like to make its biggest move on the market since Dan Carter
Not lined up in Nevers, he should join the Dacquois group for the first time this Friday evening, for the reception in Biarritz. 8th in ProD2 at the moment, the red and white club will try to do as well as last year, with a qualification in the play-offs.
Viliame Tutuvuli is also there for that, while a medical joker is also wanted in the 2nd line…
