2024-01-28 20:35:00
The third-line market is in turmoil. While Yoan Tanga is getting closer and closer to Stade Français, Brive is holding the rope to sign Courtney Lawes, which would be a very big move!
If there is a sector in turmoil on the transfer market for the next offseason, it is that of the third line. And the Yoan Tanga file might end up unblocking it. As indicated on several occasions in recent weeks, the international (27 years old; 3 caps), committed to La Rochelle until June 2025, should bounce back at the Stade français during the coming summer. Discussions have progressed further recently and the former Agenais or Racingman, who wishes to join the Parisian team, is extremely close to seeing his wish granted around a four-year contract. The situation might be resolved very quickly. If the maritime leaders are not opposed to a release of the player, it simply remains for the two clubs to finalize a financial agreement. He will sign a contract
Bayonne on the lookout for Habel-Kuffner
On the capital side, he might numerically replace Giovanni Habel-Kuffner (29), who has a chance, according to our information, of joining Bayonne. Eager to strengthen its third line and add a powerful ball carrier, Rowing would indeed be closely interested in the profile of the Parisian number eight. The former Palois, who has been playing at Stade Français since 2022, would thus go the opposite way to Bayonnais Pierre Huguet (28), who recently signed up for Laurent Labit’s team. This season, Giovanni Habel-Kuffner has made twelve appearances so far, including nine as a starter.
Doumenc vers Grenoble ?
The other issue which has recently stirred up French rugby is that of Courtney Lawes, legend of English rugby (34 years old; 84 caps) who recently visited the facilities of Aix-en-Provence, Brive and Montpellier , where Clément Doumenc (26 years old) might leave. He is also popular in Pro D2 and his profile interests FC Grenoble, but he would also be followed by other clubs like Vannes or Soyaux-Angoulême. Little used during the Cockerill era, the person concerned has found playing time with Patrice Collazo’s new staff and has to date nine appearances for six starts. Coming back to Lawes, the Northampton flanker – who can also play in the second row – received a proposal from the three French clubs concerned, as well as an extension offer from the Saints. According to our information, the CABCL – very aggressive in this case – clearly holds the rope in France and the player’s choice should be between Corrèze and Northampton. He might make his decision in the coming days.
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