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Maestri, Toulon, Castres, Bayonne, Colomiers… The latest rugby transfer news

France's ex-captain Yoann Maestri could bounce back in South Africa.
France’s ex-captain Yoann Maestri could bounce back in South Africa. (©Icon Sports)

French Stadium. Yoann Maestri Courted by the Stormers (South Africa)

According to RMC Sportsthe second line of the Stade Français, Yoann Maestric (34) was recently approached by the South African province at the end of his contract with the capital club stormers† Seeking reinforcements in this position, the John Dobson-trained club has positioned itself to secure the services of the ex-captain of France’s XV (65 caps). Contacts have been made and talks are underway between the two parties.

Arriving in Paris in 2018 from Stade Toulousain, he would like to try a challenge far from France, possibly in Japan, without closing the door to other foreign destinations. He has been out injured for the past few weeks and has only played 7 Top 14 games this season. A time announced at Bourgoin Jallieu (National), Maestri will not join the CSBJ as confirmed the Berjallian sports director Pascal Papé in the columns of the Dauphiné Libéré.

toulon. Rabut (Vannes) has signed up, Dréan (Rennes) could imitate him

According to rugby dramaToulon recruited the three-quarter center and the captain of Vannes, Maelan Rabut (25), who ran out of contract with the RCV in June. The former Massy player has played 20 Pro D2 games this season and will land at La Rade to complete the rotation in the middle position.

The former Massicois, at the end of his contract with the RCV on June 30, has been aligned 20 times in Pro D2 this season and has taken on the captaincy several times. The Vannetais should be followed by another Breton three-quarters. Rennes winger (national), Gael Drean (21), author of 9 tries in 17 Federal 1 games.

castres. Wilfrid Hounkpatin and Adrea Cocagi incarcerated

Wednesday 19 April is the Castres Olympic the contract extension of the pillar of international law formalised Wilfrid Hounkpatin (31 years old; 1 selection) until 2026. Born in Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône), he was educated in Nîmes, before going to the Montpellier training center and then to Narbonne and Rouen (Fédérale 1). Recruited by Christophe Urios and Castres in 2018, he quickly established himself as manager of the Tarn club (77 matches). This season, he has already played 21 games in all competitions at CO.

The next day, Thursday 20 April, the Blue and White team announced a second contract extension, which will be three quarters of the Fijian center. Andrea Cocagic (28 years) until 2025. The former Fijian U20 international landed in 2020 in the Tarn, from Perpignan. With JIFF status, he has already competed in 21 match sheets this season. “Hardworking and understated, our powerful center three quarters is a perfect fit,” the CO said in a statement. “What a journey from L’Aquila (in Italy) through the training center Stade Français and the Pro D2 with Tarbes and Perpignan! “said Tarn manager Pierre-Henry Broncan. “Adrea is a great ball carrier and a great defender. It is a certain value of our workforce! I am very happy with his extension with us. †

Columns. Tietie Tuimauga signed

Next Thursday, April 21, the club of Colombians formalized the arrival of the Samoan Pillar of International Law Tietie Tuimauga (28 years; 2 selections) for two seasons, plus one option. He is from the Irish province connachtafter playing in New Zealand, Manawatu and wellington

bayonne. Gaetan Germain extended

Wednesday 20 April, theRowing Bayonne announced the contract extension of Gaetan Germain (aged 31) of an additional season, i.e. until June 2023. Appeared 19 times in Pro D2 this season, the gunner is therefore continuing his adventure with the Basque club he joined in 2020, after stints in Bourgoin-Jallieu, Racing 92, Brive and Grenoble. He is a key player in the Basque squad and has scored more than 450 points since his arrival.

valves. Darren Barry says stop…

According to Allrugby.comthe English second line of valvesDarren Barry (32) will end his career at the end of this season. Passed by Worcester and Newcastle (England), he played 14 Pro D2 games with the Morbihan club this season, 9 of them as starters, and scored a try against Agen.

… Alexandre Gouaux turns professional

This Thursday, April 21, the RCV also announced the signing of the first professional contract for its scrum half Alexandre Gouaux (23), who played for Espoir this season, after having played in Bayonne and Aurillac. He signed a two-year contract.

“I am very happy to have signed my first professional contract and to start the adventure with the . can extend Rugby Club Vannes“, welcomed the person concerned on the site of the club of Morbihan. “I thank the club for trusting me for the next two seasons. I will continue to give the best of myself. I hope that together we will achieve great things and bring joy to our supporters.”

Never. Charlie Rorke has reapplied

the club of nevers announced the contract extension of its Australian third line Charlie Rorke (age 22), for two seasons plus an option, so at least until 2024. Last season on loan from Stade Français, he played just one Pro D2 game this season, against Aurillac, and scored a try against the Cantaliens.

Carcassonne. Christophe Hilsenbeck (Vannes) signed

Wednesday, April 20, USA carcassonne (Pro D2) has announced the recruitment of the German international flight half of Vannes, Christopher Hilsenbeck (30 years) for two seasons, that is, until 2022. Passed by Colomiers, from 2008 to 2017, he took part in 21 Pro D2 matches with the RCV this season, including 16 as a starter, scoring 115 points.

Frenchman Antoine Frisch (Bristol) signs for Munster

The French center three quarters Antoine Frisch (25), who played in Bristol (England) since last summer, has signed up for the Irish province Munster for the next three seasons.

Born in Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne), he was educated in South Rugby 77 (Champagne-sur-Seine) and at UKA (Paris University Club), before passing through the training center Stade Français, Tarbes, Massy and Rouen.

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