Discarded by Munster and Ireland, Joey Carbery is flourishing again with Bordeaux.
A number of returning players from injury and a new No. 10 headline the Crusaders' team naming for Moana Pasifika this week.
Former Queensland Reds and Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor joins multiple All Blacks in the Crusaders’ side to take on the Blues.
Expect Bordeaux to take the frustration of last season out on their opponents this time around, but how well will they handle the loss of Semi Radradra?
Australian Blair Connor has been at Bordeaux since 2010 and although contracted for next season, he has retired at just the age of 31.
Brad Shields’ Gallagher Premiership debut has ended in a broken cheekbone which now threatens his involvement in the November test series, including a possible match-up with the All Blacks.
The Guinness PRO14 season is underway, and already the heavy New Zealand influence is evident.
Budgets, players to watch, arrivals and departures - and an overview of each club at the start of the new season. Welcome to the Rugby Pass club-by-club Top 14 season preview