Exeter Chiefs are reported to be close to signing Leinster secondrow Jack Dunne, in the process beating a rival Irish province to the punch for the hulking forward.
Leinster are in the market for a 'big name' southern hemisphere second row as they look to reinforce their options in the engine room.
Colomiers have secured the services of 34-year-old former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliott, who has been drafted as a medical joker.
Victory over Stade Francais moved Racing 92 to within four points of Top 14 leaders Montpellier but Toulon slipped to defeat at Oyonnax.
Victory over Stade Francais moved Racing 92 to within four points of Top 14 leaders Montpellier but Toulon slipped to defeat at Oyonnax.