The Brittany club has swiftly embraced the ex-England prop in their debut Top 14 campaign.
There, separated by just a crease and pair of staples, are the best two teams in all the land. Soon, the curtain will rise as the whistle sounds, and they won’t be separated at all.
Will the ghosts of Le Crunches past haunt Fabien Galthie's team in transition on a red-hot Saturday night in Lyon?
The Ospreys have flown the flag for the struggling Welsh regions and their head coach has been fundamental to their resilience
It’s November 2 2019. Eddie Jones has fielded the youngest ever side in a Rugby World Cup final with an average age of 27 years and 60 days. England lost, but the future looks bright for 2023.
While England are panned by the critics, France have dialled down their adventurous instincts and their fans have backed them
A round-up of the most impressive performers from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup, a weekend which saw a number of compelling contests, including Leinster's trip to Toulouse and Newcastle Falcons hosting French high-flyers Montpellier.
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