The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes of Courtney Lawes, George North, Chris Farrell, and Curwin Bosch having joined it.
An Argentine scrum-half, a Wallabies centre, an All Blacks back-rower and an Irish prop head a stellar cast signed by Biarritz for the Top 14.
Nathan Earle had hopes of making an England breakthrough but he is now one of the eleven players set to leave title-chasing Harlequins.
Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery has revealed that Marcus Smith has tightened his defence knowing he is being targeted by opponents.
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard has named the team to travel to Gloucester this weekend as Chris Ashton returns to fitness to start at fullback, his position of choice at Toulon.
The 34-year-old former England captain played his 300th and final game for Quins before joining USA Major League outfit San Diego Legion.
The former England captain was playing his 300th and final match for the club.
