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.
With London Irish dropping down to join a cast of Ealing Trailfinders, Bedford Blues and Yorkshire Carnegie, all of whom have retained the core of their squads and recruited well, this could be the most exciting Championship for several seasons.
Ealing Trailfinders have made their intentions clear with an astonishing 27 players signing up as they push for promotion to the Premiership.