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Toulon to pry France star away from Toulouse - report

France's full-back Melvyn Jaminet and France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont (L to R) attend a training session at the Bourret stadium, in Capbreton, southwestern France, on August 22, 2023, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Top 14 big spenders Toulon are reported to have set their targets on one of French rugby’s most promising talents.

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Fullback Melvyn Jaminet is reportedly being linked to a move to the Toulon from Toulouse. The 24-year-old Jaminet finds himself in a challenging position, sitting behind the accomplished fullback Thomas Romas at both club and international levels.

According to Midi Olympic, sources close to the situation have revealed that early discussions are underway between Jaminet’s representatives and Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) regarding a possible switch next season.

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Although no official or unofficial statements have been released by either party, the rumours will no doubt ignite a buzz among fans of France’s top-flight competition.

Jaminet’s talent and potential have not gone unnoticed in recent years, with the talented sweeper winning 15 caps to date for France. He has showcased exceptional skills as a fullback, earning his place as a reliable backup to Romas for Toulouse.

However, the desire to secure a regular starting spot could be the driving force behind Jaminet’s potential move to Toulon. With RCT’s commitment to rebuilding and strengthening their squad under new owner Bernard Lemaitre, Jaminet’s arrival would certainly bolster their backline and provide the young talent with the game time he must surely crave.

While Toulouse would undoubtedly be reluctant to part with Jaminet, the lure of Toulon and more game time may prove too enticing for the player.

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Part of Fabien Galthie’s Rugby World Cup squad, the young fullback will be eager to make a mark, with a solid performance at the tournament only placing him more firmly in the shop window for a big money transfer.

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GrahamVF 1 hour ago
Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

"has SA actually EVER helped to develop another union to maturity like NZ has with Japan," yes - Argentina. You obviously don't know the history of Argentinian rugby. SA were touring there on long development tours in the 1950's

We continued the Junior Bok tours to the Argentine through to the early 70's

My coach at Grey High was Giepie Wentzel who toured Argentine as a fly half. He told me about how every Argentinian rugby club has pictures of Van Heerden and Danie Craven on prominent display. Yes we have developed a nation far more than NZ has done for Japan. And BTW Sa players were playing and coaching in Japan long before the Kiwis arrived. Fourie du Preez and many others were playing there 15 years ago.


"Isaac Van Heerden's reputation as an innovative coach had spread to Argentina, and he was invited to Buenos Aires to help the Pumas prepare for their first visit to South Africa in 1965.[1][2] Despite Argentina faring badly in this tour,[2] it was the start of a long and happy relationship between Van Heerden and the Pumas. Izak van Heerden took leave from his teaching post in Durban, relocated to Argentina, learnt fluent Spanish, and would revolutionise Argentine play in the late 1960s, laying the way open for great players such as Hugo Porta.[1][2] Van Heerden virtually invented the "tight loose" form of play, an area in which the Argentines would come to excel, and which would become a hallmark of their playing style. The Pumas repaid the initial debt, by beating the Junior Springboks at Ellis Park, and emerged as one of the better modern rugby nations, thanks largely to the talents of this Durban schoolmaster.[1]"


After the promise made by Junior Springbok manager JF Louw at the end of a 12-game tour to Argentina in 1959 – ‘I will do everything to ensure we invite you to tour our country’ – there were concerns about the strength of Argentinian rugby. South African Rugby Board president Danie Craven sent coach Izak van Heerden to help the Pumas prepare and they repaid the favour by beating the Junior Springboks at Ellis Park.

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