Teddy Thomas, surgery, resignation… Rugby news for Thursday, November 28

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The surprise transfer of Teddy Thomas in Toulousethe resignation of a leader of Biarritz Olympique,'surgery of Rassie Erasmus or even a contract extension at Castres… Here is major rugby news for Thursday November 28 in 1 minute.

Transfers: Teddy Thomas signs for Toulouse

It was done, or almost. According to information fromAt the time of Rugby and as we announced recently, Teddy Thomas only had to initial his contract to confirm his extension with Stade Rochelais.

But the three-quarter wing, or center, cultivates the art of the counterattack beyond the limits of the field! This is how a last minute offer from Toulouse clearly, according to our sources, finally convinced him. As announced by The Teamhe therefore chose the transfer option and will join the Rouge et Noir. Olympic Midday mentions a three-year contract.

La Rochelle: Tawera Kerr-Barlow heads to Stade Français

The departure of Teddy Thomas is not the only news that Stade Rochelais supporters will have to deal with this Thursday, November 28. Always according to The TeamNew Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow has signed up for two seasons with Stade Français.

The 2015 world champion with the All Blacks arrived in the Maritimes in 2017 and was a major part of La Rochelle's conquest of two European titles.

A leader from Biarritz withdraws

“In life as in rugby, too many cooks spoil the sauce, and through certain recent strategic decisions, I no longer align with the values ​​or direction of the club. I am therefore withdrawing from all management and ownership responsibilities, convinced that this decision will better serve the club.”

It is with these words that Flip Van der Merwe, who was part of the trio of buyers of Biarritz Olympique last April, announced that he was leaving the club this Thursday, November 28.

“I leave the club in a better situation than when I found it and I am proud of that,” concluded the former Springbok.

Rassie Erasmus operated successfully

Rassie Erasmus undoubtedly postponed the deadline as long as he could in order to finish the Springboks' magnificent international season with his team. Returning from the autumn tour, the South African coach was quickly hospitalized in order to undergo surgery.

Shoulder surgery at the start of the week, the former 3^e line sent a reassuring message to supporters on

Castres: Louis Le Brun extends

He was one of the surprise call-ups for the fall tour of the XV of France, but Castres supporters have not been surprised by his performances for a while.

At the age of 22, Louis Le Brun clearly represents the future as fly-half for the Tarn club, which therefore made him sign a three-season contract extension, until 2028.

“I decided to extend to Castres because I believe in the project and I am convinced that we can do great things with this group. I am very happy here, I wanted to stay in this magnificent club. I have been here for 5 years, I have created very strong bonds and it was important to me to continue,” commented the player on the CO website.

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