By Thomas BASTY
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15. Lima Sopoaga (Lyon, New Zealand)
He is THE flagship recruit of LOU, and even Top 14 without a doubt ! If he evolved at the rear position with the Wasps last year, Five Hike should play primarily at the opener this season with Lyon.
After three years in the Premiership, l’international All Black (15 selections) concentrates a lot of expectations. In any case, it is a huge blow that the Rhone club achieved on the transfer market.
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14. Jack Maddocks (Pau, Australie)
At 24, Jack Maddocks is in full swing. The winger of Warathas has tried the bet of the northern hemisphere, and it is at Pau that he landed. Delayed due to administrative problems, the Australian international should bring a big added value to the Section.
13. Avoid Currents (Biarritz, Fiji)
Freshly promoted, Biarritz made a recruitment very flashy. Starting with the three-quarter center Tevita Kuridrani. Whoever has worn the Wallabies jersey 61 times will form a formidable pair with Francis Saili. We saliva in advance!
But also : Brayden Wiliame (Perpignan, Fijian)
12. Ngani Laumape (Stade Français, New Zealand)
Another international class rookie to land in the Top 14, Ngani Laumape will be the new star of French stadium this season. The New Zealand center (16 caps) succeeds Gael Fickou and will be the hub of the club of the capital. Beware of sparks!
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– Stade Français Paris (@SFParisRugby) July 6, 2021
But also : Federico Mori (Bordeaux-Bègles, Italy)
11. Jiuta Wainiqolo (Toulon, Fiji)
A gold medal in Toulon! Sacred Olympic champion To Tokyo with the rugby sevens team Fiji, Jiuta Wainiqolo will play in RCT this season. Despite his lack of high-level experience at XV, the young winger de Toulon demonstrated incredible abilities. It can become essential in the Top 14.
10. Paolo Garbisi (Montpellier, Italy)
He is the new star of the Italian rugby. At 21, Paolo Garbisi quickly established himself in Trevise then in national selection, relegating Thomas Allan in the background. With very good physical qualities for his position, the new number 10 of the MHR is an attacking player. Top 14 supporters will be happy to find out.
But also : JJ Hanrahan (Clermont, Ireland); Zack Henry (Pau, England); Brett Herron (Biarritz, England)
the @MHR_officiel, formalizes the arrival of Paolo GARBISI for 2⃣ seasons. ????
Welcome Paolo to the #TeamMHR ????⚪ pic.twitter.com/coZWEfonFS
– Montpellier Rugby (@MHR_officiel) July 9, 2021
9. Tomas Cubelli (Biarritz, Argentine)
Two for the price of one. They are two scrum halfbacks Argentinian to have signed in Top 14 this season. Martin Landajo near Perpignan, and Tomas Cubelli to BOPB. Still international with Pumas, the latter integrates our XV-type. But the two players will be decisive in the season of the two promoted. A beautiful duel from a distance to follow.
But also : Martin Landajo (Perpignan, Argentina)
8. Cornell Du Preez (Toulon, South Africa)
Of South African origin, the new third line of the RCT is a scottish international (9 selections). Retired player from Edinburgh then Worcester, he signed up with Toulon and will discover the Top 14. With what status within the Var workforce ? The competition promises to be very tough.
But also : Joaquin Oviedo (Perpignan, Argentina) / Teariki Ben-Nicholas (Castres, New Zealand)
7. Zach Mercer (Montpellier, England)
His signature in Montpellier had caused a stir. Promised to a great international career with the XV of the Rose, Zach Mercer left Bath and the Premiership for Montpellier. TO 23 years, he is seen as the future of England as flanker. If the supporters of Top 14 did not know him, they will quickly hear about him.
6. Elliot Dixon (Biarritz, New Zealand)
Biarritz again! The club basque has also secured the services of an international All Black (3 selections). First announced to Perpignan, Elliot Dixon finally got engaged with Biarritz. After two and a half years in the Japanese first division, the versatile third row is expected as a BOPB executive player.
But also : Nick Champion de Crespigny (Castres, Australia)
5. Quinn Roux (Toulon, South Africa)
Original South African, the new second line of the RCT has chosen ireland to express himself with the oval balloon, after having landed in 2012 had Leinster then to Connacht. International with the XV of Clover, this very powerful player will bring power to an already well-rounded pack from the Var.
But also : Leone Nakarawa (Toulon, Fiji) / Tevita Cavubati (Perpignan, Fiji) / Andreï Mahu (Perpignan, Moldavia)
???? It’s official, the @RCTofficiel announced the arrival of 9⃣ players for next season! welcome to #KieranBrookes @QuinnRoux #AdrienWarion @ lopeti21 #CornellDuPreez #JulesBlanc #JulesDanglot #JiutaWainigolo #ThomasSalles ! @MathieuSmaili is also back ???? pic.twitter.com/MgFBDIXmvd
– RCT – RC Toulon (@RCTofficiel) June 14, 2021
4. Tomas Lavanini (Clermont, Argentina)
He is back in the Top 14! After a one-season experience in France under the jersey of Racing 92, in 2014-2015, Tomas Lavanini (28) joined Clermont, after having played in Jaguars then at the Leicester Tigers. The second line of Pumas (55 caps) has been very consistent since the start of his career and should easily find his place at l’ASM.
But also : Tevita Ratuva (Brive, Fiji) / JJ Van der Mescht (Stade Français, South Africa)
3. Kieran Brookes (Toulon, England)
Despite several candidates, we chose to put the Toulonnais Kieran Brookes in our XV-type at the post of right pillar. If he is 30 years old, the former Wasps player started his professional career very early, in 2009. Rewarded by 17 caps with England (his last in 2016), he only conceded 6 yellow cards in addition to 200 games. A stat that does not deceive.
But also : Siate Tokolahi (Pau, Tonga) / Henry Thomas (Montpellier, England) / Joël Sclavi (La Rochelle, Argentina)
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Montpellier, Australia)
After the departure of Bismarck du Plessis, the MHR should strengthen its post of hooker and didn’t do things by halves. Undisputed holder among Reds and among the Wallabies recently, Brandon Paenga-Amosa is 25 years one of the best number 2 in thesouthern hemisphere. Will he adapt to the Top 14 for his first experience in Europe? That is the question.
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1. James Cronin (Biarritz, Ireland)
Latest renowned foreign recruit in Biarritz: the pillar left James Cronin. After nine professional seasons in the jersey of Munster, the Irish international launched a new challenge. TO 30 years, is it still at its best? The truth on the ground will tell us. On paper, in any case, the BOPB has struck again.
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