Watch: Parisse red-carded for ‘elbow hit’
Should Stade Français captain Sergio Parisse have been red-carded for this ‘elbow hit’ on Perpignan flank Alan Brazo?
Should Stade Français captain Sergio Parisse have been red-carded for this ‘elbow hit’ on Perpignan flank Alan Brazo?
Castres began their French Top 14 title defence with a 25-20 win over Montpellier, while there were also victories for Stade Français, Clermont, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Racing 92.
Morné Steyn scored 13 points as Stade Français thrashed newly promoted Perpignan 46-15 in the opening round of the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Heyneke Meyer’s Stade Français have the biggest player budget in the French Top 14 this season.
Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis will start for Montpellier in the friendly against Western Province on Thursday.
Springbok utility back Pat Lambie has been linked to Scottish club Edinburgh ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 competition.
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has been appointed forwards coach of Stade Français, where he will work under Heyneke Meyer.
Former Springbok fullback Johan Goosen has admitted that the manner in which he backed out of his contract with Racing 92 was a ‘mistake’.
The French Rugby Federation and National Rugby League are seeking to implement two new laws surrounding injury and concussion replacements.
Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has signed a one-year extension with French Top 14 side Montpellier.